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- March 12, 2020
- 4:04 pm
CANCELLED!
MLB IS BEING SUSPENDED AND MAYBE EVEN CANCELLED… (wow)
How are fans and players reacting to the delay, and what measures are teams taking to ensure the health and safety of their players during this period of uncertainty?
The Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that it will delay the start of the 2020 regular season due to concerns about the global outbreak of COVID-19. This decision has been made in accordance with the health and safety recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The regular season was originally scheduled to start on March 26, however, the league has now decided that it will be postponed until further notice. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has stated that “The health and safety of everyone in our communities is of the utmost importance to us. We have been and will continue to monitor the situation and work in tandem with federal, state and local health experts to make informed decisions.”
This is not the first time that major sports organizations have had to deal with the impact of COVID-19. The NBA recently suspended its season after one of its players tested positive for the virus. Other sports leagues have also been affected, with multiple games and events being either postponed or cancelled. The MLB decision to delay the regular season now brings baseball into that same fold.
While the situation continues to unfold, the MLB is working diligently to determine the best course of action for the upcoming season. It has been reported that MLB owners and executives will discuss potential plans for the season when they hold a conference call on Monday to take next steps.
Fans and players alike have expressed disappointment about the delay. However, they understand that the decision has been made in the interest of public safety. Until the league can assess the risks and assess how they plan to proceed, players and teams will conduct their own practices and training under the guidance of team physicians and medical staff.
The MLB is a vital part of American sports culture, and the delay of the regular season signals a significant impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the sports industry. As people continue to navigate the effects of the virus worldwide, the situation remains fluid and the future of the 2020 MLB season is uncertain. However, one thing is for certain – the health and safety of everyone involved remains the top priority for everyone in the MLB community.
