KLKN-TV Lincoln Saltdogs excited to return to diamond after canceled season After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled its 2020 season, the Saltdogs return for their 20th season in franchise history. May 7, 2021 9:27 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Saltdogs are back. After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled its 2020 season, the Saltdogs return for their 20th season in franchise history. “Oh it’s great,” said longtime infielder Curt Smith. “After last year, I thought it was over. I wasn’t planning on playing again. I just didn’t know what was going to happen. So it’s nice to be back on the ball field. I’m in my happy place right now.”