From Dec. 2 to March 12, there was legitimate reason to wonder whether we’d get to watch Major League Baseball in 2022. Thankfully, the time for fretting—and waiting—is over.
The 99-day lockout forced the game to confront its most existential threats and fatal flaws. Its termination saved the game from a disastrous conclusion and ushered in the opportunity for progressive, healthy change in the years to come. Mostly, though, it gave us back the game we all love.
In honor of those long, aimless 99 days, we’ve created an informal and incomplete list of 99 things to look forward to during the 2022 season. Each “thing” is presented in no particular order, but hopefully there’s something for all baseball fans to keep an eager eye out for.
