The second “Spring Training” starts on July 1 with actual games slated to begin on July 24. This of course all hinges on the idea that Major League Baseball will be able to keep the coronavirus at bay and no outbreaks occur. We shall see.
A shortened season does nothing but help the Pirates. The smaller the sample, the more likely it is that a lowly team can make a run. Think about this when placing your futures bets for the 2020 season.
On FanDuel, the Pirates have +16000 odds to win the World Series.