At Least the Weather Should Be Better

Well, it looks like there won't be any Major League Baseball until at least the middle of May, and even that timeline seems optimistic.

The CDC has recommended restrictions on events with more than 50 people in attendance for the next eight weeks, and MLB put out a statement today saying the start of the season would be pushed back in accordance with those guidelines. MLB also said it is shooting to play as many games as possible.

Want more good news? The Phillies closed their offices at Citizens Bank Park today and team employees are working remotely. Not sure what that means for the Phanatic. 

But there is some actual good news. The delay means that Andrew McCutchen, recovering from knee surgery, might actually be ready for Opening Day. Same goes for injured pitchers Tommy Hunter, Victor Arano, and Seranthony Dominguez. And there's plenty of down time to negotiate a contract extension with JT Realmuto, the best catcher in baseball. Silver linings, people.

And if the season doesn't start until June, chances are the weather will be a little better than on April 2, the date of the scheduled Home Opener. Right now, AccuWeather says April 2 will be partly cloudy and 64. Pretty good compared to past openers, but a June forecast will probably be nicer.