Report: MLB discussing bubble sites for playoffs, World Series
Roughly one month before the MLB playoffs are scheduled to get underway, momentum is growing for the league to embrace bubble formats to keep teams safe and clear of COVID-19 cases.
Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted on Wednesday that, under a current proposal, the league would place American League playoff teams in a hub located in Southern California. National League clubs, meanwhile, would head to Texas.
The World Series would be held at Globe Life Park in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers, under this plan.
Rosenthal added:
As of Aug. 26, North American competitions that have used bubble sites over the summer hold perfect records as it relates to preventing virus outbreaks among personnel. The National Women's Soccer League and Major League Soccer completed tournaments from start to finish without interruptions. The NBA, NHL and WNBA have all remained free of the virus within their hubs.
Reports emerged last week that the NFL is considering one or more bubbles for its playoff tournament. The NCAA could isolate teams in bubbles for non-conference play in December.
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