We’re still learning about how COVID-19 spreads in the population, and new evidence suggests that all the deep-cleaning protocols used by MLB and mandated by local health officials may just be what’s being called “hygiene theater.” (more…)
Tag Archives | MLB coronavirus outbreak
With season delay, MLB teams feeling the pinch
There is nothing sadder than a closed ballpark during baseball season, and at a time when we’re supposed to celebrating the start of the 2020 MLB season, teams are feeling shutdown pain due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MLB scraps 2020 London Series
The 2020 London Series featuring the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs is now officially canceled, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the current season. (more…)
Globe Life Field worker tests positive for coronavirus
A subcontractor working on Globe Life Field, opening this year as new Texas Rangers home, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, leading to changes in how workers enter and work in the construction area. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Negotiating Service Time, Draft
The commissioner’s office and the MLB Players Association are reportedly negotiating changes to service time and the 2020 draft–including a possible elimination–as the sport continues to grapple with a season already heavily impacted by the novel coronavirus. (more…)
MLB Expected to Weigh in on MiLB Player Pay During Pandemic
Major League Baseball could issue a policy of some sort to address minor-league player pay during the coronavirus pandemic, as the league is reportedly preparing to weigh in on the issue. (more…)
Ballpark Parking Lots Could Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
A new role could emerge for ballparks during the coronavirus pandemic, as parking lots are eyed for testing sites and other uses by public health officials and elected leaders in some areas. (more…)
Smaller Crew Wraps Up Globe Life Field Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The finishing touches are coming into place at Globe Life Field, as a scaled-down construction crew takes plenty of precautions in completing the new Texas Rangers home amid the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Sandy Alderson: MLB Needs to Enter Total Shutdown
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to unfold, longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson is calling for a total shutdown at spring-training camps around Major League Baseball. (more…)
MLB Faces Uncertainty as Coronavirus Crisis Continues
With Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announcing a ban on gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle area amidst the coronavirus crisis, the scheduling of early-season Seattle Mariners home games is among the uncertainties facing MLB. (more…)
Nippon Professional Baseball Delays Season Start Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The 12-team Nippon Professional Baseball leagues are delaying the start of the 2020 season from March 20 to April due to concerns with the possible spread of the coronavirus. (more…)
Coronavirus Risk Raises Questions About MLB London Series
The status of a potential coronavirus outbreak is raising questions about a pair of Major League Baseball games slated for London in June, as teams brace for possible scheduling and travel changes. (more…)
Suddenly Looming Over 2020 Season: Coronavirus Outbreak
Don’t look now, but there’s a complicating factor to the 2020 baseball season: the status of a potential coronavirus outbreak and how the government responds. (more…)