MLB Proposal Of Up To 16 Playoff Teams Is Generally Acceptable, Under The Circumstances

Maybe this might get Mike Trout back into the playoffs.

Fox Sports Midwest

Challenge For Players In Empty Stadiums: 'Create Your Own Excitement'

The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification. The Atlanta Falcons even admitted to the mischief, leading to a 2015 punishment from the league.

Fox Sports Midwest

Pandemic Expected To Bring Major Changes To Fan Experience Across All Sports

Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats inside Kauffman Stadium when he took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals, and he remembers just as vividly — nearly a decade later — how those seats filled and fans roared as the long-suffering club won the World Series.

Fox Sports Midwest

Bob Costas On Baseball's Return, 'I'll Believe It When I See It'

Bob Costas has covered Major League Baseball at the network television level for 40 years, watching the sport go through labor strife, the steroids era and the current transformation of the game from traditional strategy to defensive shifts, a “swing for the fences” mentality and meandering play.

Media Views

Athletes Across Sports Are Wary About Virus, Safety Procedures Upon Return

Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.

Fox Sports Midwest

Despite 'Daunting Obstacles' & 'Disappointing' Proposal From MLB, Andrew Miller Sees Route To Baseball In 2020

Despite a financial proposal from Major League Baseball’s owners that landed with a thud Tuesday and drew sentiments of disappointment and frustrations from players, a veteran union rep still sees a way past “daunting obstacles” to save a 2020 regular season.

Birdland

Lost Revenue Creates Huge Challenge For MLB Owners, Players

Professional baseball is back in Taiwan and South Korea, albeit in empty stadiums. It should return in some form later this year in North America.

Gordo

For Sports, Coronavirus Testing Remains A Major Hurdle

Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.

Fox Sports Midwest

When Cardinals, Blues Return, They Might Look A Lot Different On TV

There have been many ideas floated about conducting a partial Major League Baseball season this year, provided the coronavirus pandemic subsides enough to make that possible. And those games, if played, might be telecast in ways that are as unconventional as was last week’s cobbled-together NFL draft.

Media Views

Fans' Hesitancy To Attend Games Would Have Big Financial Impact

With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn’t feel safe attending games anyway without a COVID-19 vaccine.

Fox Sports Midwest

Fans Want Sports Back, But Most Willing To Wait Until It's Safe

Some politicians, media figures and business leaders are clamoring for sectors of the economy to reopen in the near future, and President Donald Trump, on April 14, specifically mentioned America’s professional sports leagues.

Fox Sports Midwest

Cardinals, Blues Ask Everyone In St. Louis To Participate In Daily Salute To Frontline Heroes

The St. Louis Blues and Cardinals are teaming up with local civic and business leaders to thank the frontline heroes in the coronavirus fight through what they're calling the “Rise Up for Heroes” initiative.

KMOX

Where's My Refund? Fans Demand Refunds For Concerts & Sporting Events

Most fans would like to be watching Cardinal’s baseball at Busch Stadium or cheering on the St. Louis Blues in the playoffs, but the stadiums, ice rinks and concert venues all sit empty.

KMOV

From Big Names In The Booth To Behind-The-Scenes-Help: Many FOX Sports Midwest Workers Not Being Paid

Millions of people are out of a job across the country because of the coronavirus crisis, and many who work on Fox Sports Midwest’s Blues and Cardinals telecasts are suffering that financial pain.

Post-Dispatch

Other Stations Join KMOX's St. Louis Sports Championship Party

No live sports to listen to or watch? No problem, at least for those who want to bask in the afterglow of St. Louis teams’ two miraculous recent championship runs.

Post-Dispatch

John Kelly Tests Positive For COVID-19

FOX Sports Midwest and the St. Louis Blues have confirmed that play-by-play announcer John Kelly has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Fox Sports Midwest

FOX Sports Midwest To Re-Air Memorable Cardinals, Blues Games From Past Year

It hasn’t even been a week yet and we miss sports as much as you do. So, we’re bringing some games back.

FOX Sports Midwest

Opening Day Delayed At Least Two Weeks; Spring Training Games Cancelled

Major League Baseball has cancelled the remainder of its Spring Training games, also announcing that the start of the 2020 regular season will be delayed by at least two weeks due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Louis Official Site

Following the lead of other professional sports leagues around the world and their response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Major League Baseball has delayed the opening of its regular season by at least two weeks and immediately canceled the remaining spring training games.
Post-Dispatch

No Major Changes Announced As Cardinals, Blues Both 'Monitoring' COVID-19 Pandemic

No major postponements, cancelations or fan restrictions have been announced by the major sports teams in St. Louis: Cardinals, Blues and BattleHawks.

KMOX

Larry Walker To Live Out An NHL Dream

Baseball legend Larry Walker is about to see a second lifelong dream come true in 2020.

Colorado Official Site