Amid a contentious stand-off with MLB players, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred appeared on CNN on Thursday to discuss the league’s outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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At one point, Manfred outlined the total financial risk he believes the league faces if the season has to be canceled. It is a very big number.
“The economic effects are devastating, frankly, for the clubs,” Manfred said. “We’re a big business, but we’re a seasonal business and, unfortunately, this crisis began at the low point for us in terms of revenue.