Dodger Blue · Mar 21, 2020
When The MLB All-Star Game Hasn’t Been Played
Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY SportsThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to many professional sports leagues temporarily shutting down to protect the health of athletes, team employees and fans. Major League Baseball canceled all remaining Spring Training games while initially delaying the start of the regular season.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has ruled out April 9 as a potential target for Opening Day in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizing citizens exercise “social distancing” for eight weeks.