March 10, 2021
The Arizona Diamondbacks will start the season by allowing just 25% capacity at Chase Field. (File photo by Katie Woo/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – On the same day the Texas Rangers announced they would allow 100% capacity for their home opener, the Arizona Diamondbacks reaffirmed their plans to host fans at a limited capacity at Chase Field to start the season.
The team will allow fans at 25% capacity which means roughly 12,000 will be allowed. Chase Field at full capacity holds just over 48,000 fans.
Although it may not be full capacity just yet, it is a positive sign for fans after none were allowed in last year’s 60-game abbreviated season.
Diamondbacks reaffirm plan to start season at 25% capacity, while Rangers opt for 100% The Arizona Diamondbacks will start the season by allowing just 25% capacity at Chase Field. (Source: Cronkite News) By Gareth Kwok | March 11, 2021 at 8:09 AM MST - Updated March 11 at 8:09 AM
PHOENIX – On the same day the Texas Rangers announced they would allow 100% capacity for their home opener, the Arizona Diamondbacks reaffirmed their plans to host fans at a limited capacity at Chase Field to start the season.
The team will allow fans at 25% capacity which means roughly 12,000 will be allowed. Chase Field at full capacity holds just over 48,000 fans.
Fun 24 hours of Cubs stuff, eh? We got to watch our first live Cubs action since October, then there was a Cubs-Yoenis Cespedes rumor, and finally, the team signed Eric Sogard. They are things!
Now let’s check in on MLB …
Jon Lester Surgery
In 2006, Jon Lester was diagnosed with lymphoma, went through chemotherapy, and has been healthy ever since. But earlier this spring, he told Nationals coaches/doctors that he was feeling tired and the doctors discovered a thyroid issue.
Now, he’s left camp for New York to have his thyroid gland removed:
Jon Lester has flown to New York to have surgery to remove his thyroid gland, Davey Martinez reveals. Nationals apparently knew for a while this could be an issue, decided to take care of it now. Martinez believes he could be back pitching in a week.