But 2020 is about to turn to 2021, and spring training is scheduled to start in two months. No one knows when spring training might start, or for that matter when the regular season might start. However, the start of the season might rest upon three factors beyond the control of owners and players. In Section 1622, the National Emergency Act provides that any declaration of national emergency expires after one year, unless extended by the president. On March 13, President Trump declared a national emergency.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 11, 2020 20:36 UTC