I don't have TV or a newspaper subscription. I check national news daily, but the pre-season hasn't come up there. Yet thoughts of baseball have been popping into my head right on schedule. Powerfully, today, with the windows open on a 79° (forecast) day. I don't quite understand, but it's part of me.
I bought OOTP 12 just after the season last year and barely touched it, so I have my outlet if I need it.