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Five storylines to follow throughout the 2022 MLB season

Five plot strands are coming when the 2022 Major League Baseball season begins on Thursday with the opening day.

That might be good news in the short term, but baseball still needs to find answers to address its shrinking television audience and aging fan base.

The 2022 MLB season seemed at risk when the owners barred the players at the beginning of December amid disagreement over the terms of a new five-year contract.

The sides eventually come to an agreement and the lockout ended last month with no games called off, a relief for those afraid an extended work stoppage would alienate fans.

Instead, fans seem keen to return to the ballpark.

Some of the game’s biggest names will be donning fresh uniforms this season and how they interact in their new surroundings and when they take on their former teams will be intriguing to watch.

Los Angeles Angels double-major League stars Ohtani had one of the most impressive seasons in baseball history, as a batsman and pitcher, and was unanimously named MVP in 2021.

The rules were even changed to reflect the unique talent he possesses.

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Harry James
Harry James' love for sports began in his high school basketball days. Sadly, an injury meant he couldn't further his NBA dreams, but the hooper's loss is our gain as he then found journalism.

Harry James' love for sports began in his high school basketball days. Sadly, an injury meant he couldn't further his NBA dreams, but the hooper's loss is our gain as he then found journalism.

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