# Press Release: MLB Statement on Coronavirus

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/press-release-mlb-statement-on-coronavirus/
- Published: 2020-03-16T16:11:10-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STATEMENT**

**IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2020**

Today Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. conducted a conference call with the 30
Clubs of Major League Baseball.  Following last night’s newly updated recommendations
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) restricting events of 
more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, the opening of the 2020 regular season
will be pushed back in accordance with that guidance.

MLB will keep fans updated on decisions regarding plans for the 2020 schedule in
the days and weeks ahead.  The Clubs remain committed to playing as many games as
possible when the season begins.  We will continue to monitor ongoing events and
undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts,
and urge all baseball fans to follow suit.  MLB extends its best wishes to all the
individuals and communities who have been impacted by the coronavirus.

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