Following in the footsteps of several other leagues and tours, Major League Baseball has suspended the remainder of spring training and has also postponed the start of the 2020 season. All of this was done as a preventative measure to address the public health issue that has spread thanks to the coronavirus outbreak.
Many will probably grumble about this, thinking it’s a panic-induced decision. That is not something we are here to discuss. Hopefully, this is a temporary thing. Obviously, the most important issue is health and safety of the players, stadium workers and any fans that have been temporarily kept away from their work and their favorite pastime.