When Major League Baseball cancelled remaining Spring Training games in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the hope was to begin the regular season in short order. Opening Day, initially, was only delayed for two weeks.
As the pandemic continued to worsen in multiple states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended against gatherings of 50 or more through May 10, MLB pushed back the start of the season for a second time.
It remains indefinitely suspended, though recent reports indicated MLB was contemplating beginning the season with all teams in Arizona, or using the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues and new division realignment.