When Does Baseball Preseason Start?
Contents
All the important dates for the MLB preseason so you can start making your baseball bets.
Introduction
Assuming you are talking about Major League Baseball, preseason generally starts in late February or early March.
History of Baseball Preseason
Baseball preseason training dates back to the 19th century, when players would report to their team’s camp a few weeks before the start of the regular season. This allowed them to get into playing shape and work on their skills.
Today, most teams start their preseason training in mid-February. They usually play a few exhibition games against other teams before the start of the regular season in April.
When Does Baseball Preseason Start?
Spring training is a time for players to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. It is also a time for teams to reassess their rosters and make sure everyone is on the same page. For fans, it is a time to get excited about the upcoming season and watch their favorite players in action. Preseason typically starts in February and can last until the end of March.
Preseason games
Preseason games are exhibition games played before the regular season. These games do not count towards the standings, but they are used to help prepare the teams for the upcoming season.
Preseason games typically start in late February or early March. The first games of the spring are usually played between Major League Baseball teams, but later in the spring, preseason games also include minor league teams, college teams, and even international teams.
The length of the preseason varies from year to year, but it is typically between four and six weeks long. The regular season usually starts shortly after the preseason ends.
Pitchers and catchers report
Pitchers and catchers report date: February 12th
The first official day of baseball preseason is when pitchers and catchers report to training camp. From there, they will have a few weeks of practice before the rest of the team joins them. The first exhibition game is typically played around the last week of February.
Conclusion
It is important to note that the MLB regular season start date is also dictated by TV agreements. In recent years, the league has pushed the start of the season back a few days to allow for more off days during the season and to avoid having any postseason games played in November.
The league typically releases the schedule for the upcoming season in September, a little more than six months before Opening Day.
