Here are some potential outcomes (unofficial and hypothetical) if the MLB lockout ends on the following date(s):
- Today through February 19 (one week before spring training opener): Play ball as scheduled — spring training and regular season — with a possible delay to pitcher/catcher report dates. (If the lockout ends closer to 2/19, consider seven-inning contests in the first week of stadium games to save pitchers.)
- February 19 through February 26 (ST opener): Consider cutting the first few spring training games to allow players enough time to arrive and gear up.