MLB 2020 Season Delayed for Two Weeks (or more)

Opening day for the 2020 MLB season was to be Thursday, March 26. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MLB has announced they intend to delay the season for at least two weeks.

https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1238181980367466496


"Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players, employees, and fans. MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts. We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by coronavirus."

MLB Official Statement (source)



The league has not yet announced how this will affect the schedule beyond the delay, suggesting that it intends to remain flexable while the situation develops but hopes to return to normal operations as soon as possible.