This is a developing story ...
After a conference call with owners on Thursday morning, MLB is reportedly expected to suspend spring training, and likely delay the eventual start of the 2020 regular season. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The league is expected to formally announce the suspension later today.
The move, while sweeping, is not surprising. On Wednesday night, the NBA suspended play indefinitely, with the NHL and MLS following suit on Thursday. It was only a matter of time before MLB made a similar move.
It goes without saying that it’s unclear when the sport can resume, or in what capacity.