As coronavirus concerns sweep the nation, Major League Baseball announced they will follow the lead of the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League by limiting clubhouse access to players and essential team staff members.
“After consultation with infectious disease and public health experts, and given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice,” the professional sports leagues said in a joint statement.
“Media access will be maintained in designated locations outside of the locker room and clubhouse setting.