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MLB Opening Day pushed to mid-May at earliest
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Monday, 16 March 2020 12:39
NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams."The clubs remain committed to playing as…
When could MLB actually return? Here's the latest we're hearing
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Monday, 16 March 2020 08:02
When Major League Baseball announced Opening Day would be delayed by at least two weeks, two words stood out: at least.As each day passes, and the coronavirus pandemic continues, it's clear those two weeks could likely become two months -- or more.Here's the latest on what we're hearing about a possible start to the 2020 MLB season, and how the…
How MLB players, execs and others are facing coronavirus uncertainty
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Sunday, 15 March 2020 08:09
Last Monday, Major League Baseball closed its clubhouses to media members. By Wednesday, scouts were being pulled off the road. On Thursday, an announcement stated that the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks. Before Friday came to an end, spring training operations were officially suspended. And on Sunday, the first professional baseball player -- a minor…
Yanks minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus
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Sunday, 15 March 2020 10:23
A New York Yankees minor league player has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known baseball player affected by the outbreak, the team confirmed.The player, who did not spend any time on the major league side of the Yankees' spring-training facility in Tampa, Florida, was isolated Friday after he developed a fever."On Friday morning, the minor-leaguer presented with symptoms…
Reds' Bauer stages whiffle ball game for charity
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Sunday, 15 March 2020 06:50
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer played host to a "Sandlot" charity whiffle ball game Saturday night in Arizona.All proceeds were to be donated to support MLB staff members who are out of work while the games have been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. Bauer also set up a GoFundMe account that has raised almost $20,000. He has set a…
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