It’s not the most exciting topic and will have zero impact on Cubs Insider since we’re not credentialed, but MLB’s health and safety protocols for print media are at least mildly interesting nonetheless. Maury Brown of Forbes Sports laid out the new regulations, which start with a limit of 35 credentialed media members per game unless prior approval has been granted by MLB.
That Tier 3 designation is in accordance with the 101-page safety manual under which MLB will operate this season. Tier 1 is players and on-field personnel, Tier 2 is other essential workers who need to be close to on-field personnel, then you’ve got the rest of the folks in the third tier.