Report: No talk of canceling MLB season despite Miami coronavirus outbreak
On the same day that a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins led to the cancellation of a pair of games, MLB owners reportedly elected to continue with the scheduled 60-game season held amid the ongoing pandemic.
Scott Miller of Turner Sports tweeted the news and added that MLB officials will remind clubs of health and safety protocols for a campaign unlike any other.
Last week, MLB warned teams after players and coaching staffs offered high fives and fist bumps during exhibition games. Such contact is prohibited this year.
Miami's Monday home opener versus the Baltimore Orioles was postponed after over a dozen members of the Marlins tested positive for the virus. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Orioles are flying back to Baltimore.
Meanwhile, Monday's contest between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies was also postponed. The Phillies hosted the Marlins over the weekend.
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