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Deberg_1990 · 04-28-2015, 02:26 PM

First time in MLB history. Wow

With riots continuing on the streets of Baltimore, the Orioles' scheduled home game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday has been postponed. The Orioles later announced that Wednesday's game will be played at Camden Yards but will be closed to the public.

They provided the full details of the schedule changes, including makeup dates for the postponements Monday and Tuesday, via a press release:

“

Orioles announcement regarding schedule changes pic.twitter.com/nwCDyqjzWs
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 28, 2015”

MLB Communications confirmed the news and provided a comment from commissioner Rob Manfred:

“

In light of ongoing circumstances in Baltimore, here are schedule alterations in addition to tonight's postponement: pic.twitter.com/OMvQ7y32y0
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 28, 2015”“

Quotes from Commissioner Manfred regarding the circumstances in Baltimore: pic.twitter.com/UFTD3NZjqD
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 28, 2015”

According to the Orioles' official Twitter account, the decision for Tuesday's game was made after consulting officials with knowledge of the ongoing situation:

“

After consultation with MLB & state & local officials, tonight’s game between the Orioles & the White Sox at Oriole Park has been postponed.
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 28, 2015”

David Just of the Chicago Sun-Times reported it will be the first game in MLB history played without fan admittance.

Monday's contest between the Orioles and White Sox at Oriole Park was also postponed, and Manfred commented on the steps the league was taking to solve the issue after the postponement, per The Associated Press and ESPN.com.

"At this point we're looking at every possible alternative in terms of completing the schedule in a timely way and making sure the games are played in a security situation that is safe for the fans. We're going to look at every alternative at this point," he said.

The O's were scheduled to host the Sox on Wednesday, followed by a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays starting Friday. The news of the schedule change for Wednesday comes after ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reported earlier Tuesday that Major League Baseball was exploring options to make those games happen:

“

#Orioles-#WhiteSox game tonight has been postponed. Discussions continue on options for tomorrow's game & the weekend series with the #Rays
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) April 28, 2015”

Right now, the focus in Baltimore is on public safety, which is certainly understandable. Until the protests subside, it is unlikely any baseball will be played in the city.

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**alnorth** · 04-28-2015, 02:27 PM

Baltimore will break a record tomorrow. The all-time record for lowest paid attendance was 6, in 1882

cosmo20002 · 04-28-2015, 02:29 PM

They'll still probably draw better than Tampa Bay.

**Rain Man** · 04-28-2015, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

Baltimore will break a record tomorrow. The all-time record for lowest paid attendance was 6, in 1882

Hmm. I always thought the Indians were lower than that for most of the 80s.

**Canofbier** · 04-28-2015, 02:29 PM

My first thought is that if riots are still going on when this game is being played, there's very little chance that people don't find a way to get in.

tatorhog · 04-28-2015, 02:29 PM

can a team inject fan noise without penalty this time?

MIAdragon · 04-28-2015, 02:29 PM

Baltimore is an epic shithole and deserves to be push into the bay.

Deberg_1990 · 04-28-2015, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Baltimore is an epic shithole and deserves to be push into the bay.

Inner Harbor is nice

Eleazar · 04-28-2015, 02:31 PM

Hopefully the city is rightly embarrassed by the stadium having to sit empty.

Hydrae · 04-28-2015, 02:35 PM

Will it be televised?

If no fans see the game, did it happen?

**DaFace** · 04-28-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrae

Will it be televised?

If no fans see the game, did it happen?

I hope so. It'd actually be kind of fascinating to watch the eerie silence. Or to hear the players cheering for each other.

**Bob Dole** · 04-28-2015, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

I hope so. It'd actually be kind of fascinating to watch the eerie silence. Or to hear the players cheering for each other.

This. Hope it is on MLBtv

**alnorth** · 04-28-2015, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrae

Will it be televised?

If no fans see the game, did it happen?

Locally, and on MLB.tv

Not sure if it'll be free on MLB.tv

scho63 · 04-28-2015, 02:38 PM

The MLB could make a HUGE public relations windfall by inviting in for FREE, all the Baltimore kids from the projects as goodwill. All have to be under 18

**loochy** · 04-28-2015, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scho63

The MLB could make a HUGE public relations windfall by inviting in for FREE, all the Baltimore kids from the projects as goodwill. All have to be under 18

they would burn the place down

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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3754454	White Sox_Orioles will play a game with no fans allowed tomorrow First time in MLB history. Wow With riots continuing on the streets of Baltimore, the Orioles' scheduled home game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday has been postponed. The Orioles later announced that Wednesday's game will be played at Camden Yards but will be closed to the public. They provided the full details of the schedule changes, including makeup dates for the postponements Monday and Tuesday, via a press release: “ Orioles announcement regarding schedule changes pic.twitter.com/nwCDyqjzWs — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 28, 2015” MLB Communications confirmed the news and provided a comment from commissioner Rob Manfred: “ In light of ongoing circumstances in Baltimore, here are schedule alterations in addition to tonight's postponement: pic.twitter.com/OMvQ7y32y0 — MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 28, 2015”“ Quotes from Commissioner Manfred regarding the circumstances in Baltimore: pic.twitter.com/UFTD3NZjqD — MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 28, 2015” According to the Orioles' official Twitter account, the decision for Tuesday's game was made after consulting officials with knowledge of the ongoing situation: “ After consultation with MLB & state & local officials, tonight’s game between the Orioles & the White Sox at Oriole Park has been postponed. — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 28, 2015” David Just of the Chicago Sun-Times reported it will be the first game in MLB history played without fan admittance. Monday's contest between the Orioles and White Sox at Oriole Park was also postponed, and Manfred commented on the steps the league was taking to solve the issue after the postponement, per The Associated Press and ESPN.com. "At this point we're looking at every possible alternative in terms of completing the schedule in a timely way and making sure the games are played in a security situation that is safe for the fans. We're going to look at every alternative at this point," he said. The O's were scheduled to host the Sox on Wednesday, followed by a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays starting Friday. The news of the schedule change for Wednesday comes after ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reported earlier Tuesday that Major League Baseball was exploring options to make those games happen: “ #Orioles-#WhiteSox game tonight has been postponed. Discussions continue on options for tomorrow's game & the weekend series with the #Rays — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) April 28, 2015” Right now, the focus in Baltimore is on public safety, which is certainly understandable. Until the protests subside, it is unlikely any baseball will be played in the city. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...aign=editorial
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