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MLB reportedly considering a bubble format for the playoffs

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported late Monday night that the MLB is discussing a bubble for the playoffs in 2020.

Major League Baseball has had preliminary discussions about holding its postseason in a bubble-type format, sources familiar with the conversations told ESPN.

Early details on why MLB is embracing the bubble and what it could look like, at ESPN: https://t.co/kHgBuVEqp9— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 11, 2020

The MLB would apparently attempt to have up to three bubble hub cities, with the number shrinking down to two as teams are eliminated, and perhaps down to one hub for the World Series.