2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved
June 30, 2020 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1) News Release
"Today is a momentous day. The first season cancellation in the 118-year history of the Pacific Coast League. But there is some good to be gleaned from what is obviously an overall very disappointing announcement.
"The good that comes to my mind, immediately, is what a vivid jolt this becomes in reminding us how much we treasure our game, how much we want this season to be played, how badly we would like to be out at our favorite ballpark, and why we are going to so badly miss not having this season. It warms the heart to instantly bask in the nostalgia of what we love and reflect on how much baseball is a part of our family life.
"At its core, baseball is America, and baseball is all of us. For generations, our game has been part of our society's rich tapestry, interwoven in times good and bad, prosperous and challenging, joyful and reflective. For the first time since its founding in 1903, a pitch will not be thrown in the PCL this year. The stadium lights may have dimmed on this season before a batter had stepped into the box, but that also means they will shine brighter when next illuminated - as will our communities.
"The PCL joins all of our fans in aiming for a 2021 that will begin to make up for everything being missed now and in the coming baseball months."
Branch B. Rickey
Pacific Coast League President
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 30, 2020
- Storm Chasers Announce Cancellation of 2020 Season - Omaha Storm Chasers
- 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved - Las Vegas Aviators
- Tacoma Rainiers Statement Regarding Cancelation of 2020 Minor League Baseball Season - Tacoma Rainiers
- Announcement Regarding 2020 Minor League Baseball Season - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Salt Lake Bees Statement on Minor League Baseball - Salt Lake Bees
- Fresno Grizzlies Season Update - Fresno Grizzlies
- Memphis Redbirds Statement on Season Cancellation - Memphis Redbirds
- Storm Chasers Announce Cancellation of 2020 Season - Omaha Storm Chasers
- OKC Dodgers Announce Details Regarding the Cancellation of the 2020 Baseball Sesaon - Oklahoma City Comets
- 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved - PCL1
- 2020 Nashville Sounds and Minor League Baseball Season Cancelled - Nashville Sounds
- Minor League Baseball Announces Cancellation of 2020 Season - Round Rock Express
- 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Canceled - Reno Aces
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