A few weeks ago, I emailed the public health departments for 27 cities and/or counties that have Major League Baseball stadiums within their bounds. It was shortly after MLB announced that there would be a 60-game 2020 season starting on July 23. I asked the health departments if they had any concerns about the potential impact that a baseball team — particularly one that would be traveling to games in other states — might have on the prevalence of the coronavirus in their communities.
And if there was any scenario in which they might force the local team to relocate, which is an option MLB is aware it might have to consider, or cease operations.