The 2020 MLB season was unlike any other in history because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The regular season was delayed until July, and when play finally started, fans were noticeably missing from the stands.
Teams attempted to fill the void by piping in artificial crowd noise and placing cardboard cutouts in the seats. What they couldn’t avoid, however, were the inevitable financial losses ahead.
The lack of gate revenue resulted in virtually every team taking some sort of a hit this year. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, who routinely lead baseball in attendance, they were especially affected by the absence of fans.