John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
At long last, Giants fans are close to getting their money back.
Major League Baseball recently relayed to each team that it can explore refund policies for games missed during the coronavirus pandemic, a source confirmed. The plans for each individual club are being finalized and expected to be announced to season-ticket holders in the coming days. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development.
All 30 teams have held the money fans paid for games that have been postponed but not canceled, a key delineation that has kept the cash in teams’ hands during a crisis in which so many are lacking funds.
MLB is now providing new guidelines for returning the money as it has become clear a full Major League Baseball season will not be played. There are so many proposals for what a version of a season could look like, but there is no guarantee the Giants will play a game at Oracle Park this year. There is more momentum for, at the least, beginning a season in Arizona without fans in stands. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said earlier this month he didn’t anticipate having NFL games with attendance in the state in August or September.
MLB is now telling teams they can arrange plans with ticket holders that fit fans and markets best, providing plenty of room for different possible refund or plan options.
Last week a pair of fans in New York filed a lawsuit, which is seeking class-action certification, against MLB and all 30 teams, asking for their money back.