MLB owners have been on record for weeks saying that every game played in a mythical 2020 season would see them lose more money, as the lack of fans in stands generates no revenue. We’ve also seen just this week just how lucrative the TV deals are for MLB playoff games regardless of in-stands fans, and it’s clear MLB owners think they can make money off playoff games. That, in part, is why they’ve been pushing back on a long season, as the quicker they get to playoff games that can be played before other sporting events overlap, the sooner they stand to actually generate some money this year.
MLB, MLBPA discussing new 2020 plan
