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Could The Start Of The MLB Season Be Impacted By COVID-19?

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Over the last few weeks, the world hasn’t stopped talking about the spread of Coronavirus. The disease is affecting so many people and so many organizations. Could Coronavirus also impact the beginning of the 2020 MLB season?

Right now, the MLB, along with the NHL, NBA, and MLS have media restrictions. Reporters aren’t allowed in locker rooms and must remain several feet away from players while conducting interviews.

In the NCAA, the Ivy League has canceled it’s conference basketball tournaments and placed restrictions on viewing other events in person. The Big West conference tournament won’t be allowing spectators, while the MAC conference tournament will have restricted attendance.