The best thing about baseball happens also to be the worst thing about baseball—its adherents’ almost pathological aversion to change. This year, however, Major League Baseball officials have been forced to contemplate the previously unthinkable to salvage what remains of the season. Prospective innovations run from expanding the playoff pool to 14 teams (from 10) to redrawing divisions regionally and banning spitting. Look out for more Yankees-Mets games and universal designated hitters. And good luck chewing tobacco.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 28, 2020 22:52 UTC