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Minor League Baseball Cancels 2020 Season Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Major League Baseball informed minor league teams there will be no games played during the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"These are unprecedented times for our country and for our organization as this is the first time in our history that we've had a summer without Minor League Baseball played," Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O'Conner said in a statement. "While this is a sad day for many, this announcement removes the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season and allows teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.