COVID-19 notes for the 2020 MLB Season Changes

The season has been shortened to 60 games

The 2020 MLB season will consist of each team playing 60 games, instead of the usual 162. Each team will play their division opponents 10 times each, and all teams from their interleague divisional counterpart (AL East vs NL East) 4 times each.

The playoff field has been expanded to include 6 extra teams for this season

Six extra teams will qualify for the playoffs this season only. Each division will now send the first and second place teams to the playoffs, with two wild card teams on top of those six.

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their home-games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York.

Canada has refused to allow the entrance of US travelers, therefore the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing their home games at Sahlen Field, the home of their AAA affiliate Buffalo Bisons, in Buffalo, New York.

Temporary Rule Changes

The league will implement temporary rule changes for the 2020 season to eliminate potential injuries and exposure. These rules include the National League using the designated hitter, disallowing spitting, and expanded rosters. The full list of rules can be found here.