Why are we playing double header tomorrow

[bpilktree]

I was just looking at the teams schedules and us and the Jays both have off on Thursday.  So why did they schedule a double header instead of just playing a normal 4 game schedule.  Is that made by the league or is it a team decision.  You would think we would rather have an extra day of ticket sales instead of single admission double header.  I know the Jays have aN away game in Texas on Friday but you could have an afternoon start on Thursday if need be.

[accinfo]

How about if you get another rain out Mon-Wed?  

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

It is a curious question since Thursday is an off day for both teams. The Blue Jays are continuing their road trip and headed to Texas, so maybe them wanting to keep an off day was a factor.

That doesn't make much sense to me because it seems the extra stress on the pitching staff from a doubleheader negates the off day. I don't know how MLB determines in this example why there's doubleheader instead of playing a game on Thursday. 

[Sports Guy]

Lost games from the lockout?

DHers were being scheduled as a result iirc.

[eddie83]

23 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Lost games from the lockout?

DHers were being scheduled as a result iirc.

This is due to a rainout last time they were here.
 

I assume the players wanted a full day of. 

[SteveA]

37 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

This is due to a rainout last time they were here.
 

I assume the players wanted a full day of. 

I think there is a minimum # of off days that players must have built into the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as a maximum number of days a team can play in a row without an off day.   

Those could be factors.

[ShoelesJoe]

From the forecast I doubt they’ll get both games in tomorrow, so a Thursday makeup might be inevitable. 

[seak05]

7 hours ago, SteveA said:

I think there is a minimum # of off days that players must have built into the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as a maximum number of days a team can play in a row without an off day.   

Those could be factors.

Yes, and I suspect at this point in the season players probably prefer the double header and preserving a whole day off. 
 

The orioles actually don’t have any days off from sept 15th until the end of the year, which isn’t ideal 

[Jagwar]

1 hour ago, ShoelesJoe said:

From the forecast I doubt they’ll get both games in tomorrow, so a Thursday makeup might be inevitable. 

I'm wondering if they will get either game in. 

[Sports Guy]

21 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

I'm wondering if they will get either game in. 

They would probably prefer both games get canceled today and play the DHer on Thursday than play one today and and one Thursday.

[Roll Tide]

9 hours ago, eddie83 said:

This is due to a rainout last time they were here.
 

I assume the players wanted a full day of. 

Interesting as we have 1 more game played than some of the teams in front of us.

[seak05]

10 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

Interesting as we have 1 more game played than some of the teams in front of us.

Blue Jays have a double header today, and then a double header next Tuesday against the Rays. 

I'm not sure I see a double header on Thursday happening, especially since the Jays have to travel. If they can play one today, you might see an afternoon game Thursday, or a DH tomorrow. If neither gets played, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the games is rescheduled for that last series of the year. 

[Sports Guy]

It’s not just today that’s an issue.  Tomorrow is one as well.

It’s possible that the first 3 games get rained out. Having one or even 2 DHers at the end of the year can’t be something these teams want.  
 

On top of that, DHers seem to get split most of the time, so it nah not be optimal for whichever team is trying to catch the other one.  

[eddie83]

I think they will be able to get today’s games in. Looks like Baltimore will be in a pocket that should be ok. Heavier rain overnight. Obviously a Thunderstorm can screw stuff up. 

[Orioles4Life21]

I was going to come up from Warrenton until I saw the weather report. Damn rain ruining a good long day at the ballpark.