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Coronavirus leads Giants to postpone spring tradition, sparks empty stadium concerns, prompts autograph changes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Prior to the start of each season, the San Francisco Giants hold a “Play Ball Lunch,” with players, coaches, broadcasters, alumni and fans to benefit the Junior Giants Community Fund.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the spread of COVID-19, this year’s event has been postponed.

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Moscone Center, the venue for the event originally scheduled for Monday, March 23, is closed at the recommendation of San Francisco’s Department of Public Health.

On March 6, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced new recommendations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus that included canceling non-essential events and encouraging vulnerable populations to limit public outings.