The start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season doesn’t figure to come until some time in May or June, and though it’s left a void for fans, the more pressing matter is slowing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
In addition to MLB, the NBA, NCAA, NHL and MLS have postponed their respective seasons or cancelled athletic events. The Los Angeles Dodgers closed their Camelback Ranch Spring Training facility and will reassess matters after two weeks.
While society as a whole has been impacted by the spread of coronavirus, the elderly and those with underlying health concerns have shown to be particularly susceptible.