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Report: MLB to Ban Alcohol from Clubhouse Playoff Celebrations Amid COVID-19

Major League Baseball will forbid players from drinking alcohol during clubhouse celebrations in the regular season and postseason as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

The league will also ask players to wear masks during on-field celebrations if possible.

It's common in baseball for players and staff to take part in excessive celebrations in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff spot or advancing to the next round of the playoffs, with most events featuring champagne and beer. However, MLB is looking for more restraint in 2020.