What I'm Hearing: MLB is the latest league to take measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Bob Nightengale details the league's plan going forward. USA TODAY
To combat MLB's decision to suspend spring training and delay the start of the regular season as the country and world grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, one of the game's most vocal leaders — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer — is organizing a "Sandlot" themed pickup game in Arizona for major and minor leaguers who want to keep competing despite the layoff.
The idea started with a tweet from right-handed pitcher David Carpenter, a 34-year-old in camp with the Reds, sent to Bauer about a pickup baseball game.