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MLB Cancels Spring Training, Delays Regular Season Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Major League Baseball announced Thursday that it is canceling the remainder of its spring training schedule and delaying the start of its regular season by at least two weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

MLB had continued holding games with fans in the stands through early Thursday and appeared to be moving forward with games before changing course.

Depending on when MLB decides to resume its schedule, some teams may be forced to play without fans or move the site of their games. The city of San Francisco placed a ban on events with more than 1,000 people Wednesday, which would affect the Giants.