This offseason, AJ Hinch returned to the managers club, an exclusive group of 30 people leading MLB teams. On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers manager joined his peers on a video conference with the commissioner's office.
One of the topics discussed was spring training for 2021. Pitchers and catchers will report first in mid-February, followed by position players a few days later.
The message from the league is to move forward as scheduled. But there are uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the ongoing debate between MLB and the Players Association regarding when the 2021 season will begin — and how many games will be played — could force a standstill.