For a brief moment, all was right in the world. Then the news broke on Monday that the Miami Marlins reported 13 cases of COVID-19 throughout the clubhouse. The Marlins have postponed several games and are currently stranded in Philadelphia. The prospect of MLB continuing as planned is questionable, as the outbreak within the Marlins dugout jeopardizes the entire 2020 season.
It also should cause alarm among NFL fans hopeful for a new season. If MLB, which has smaller rosters, more space between players, and minimal contact between teams, has an outbreak after three games, the concept of an NFL season is less than likely.