The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed everyday life, with schools and non-essential businesses twice closed down to help stop the spread. The sports world came to a halt as well, but the NBA, NHL and MLB, among others, have since resumed operations.
When MLB was forced to suspend operations in March, it led to the cancellation of remaining Spring Training games and an indefinite delay to the start of the regular season. While there was optimism play would eventually resume, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred conceded along the way it was unlikely the sport would play a 162-game schedule.