Will MLB season be postponed?

[kevinb]

I know we have a couple threads talking about this dang Corona Virus. But what do you guys think will the season be postponed? 

[Chuck]

I fear that it will. I hope not though. 

But hey, maybe we'll start the season with Ohtani in the rotation!  

[Angelsjunky]

Very likely.  Professional tennis is on the verge of cancelling all tournaments until May.

[fanfromday1]

The NBA just suspended their season. Many sports are now playing with out fans in attendance, and several colleges are hosting classes online. So the MLB probably has two choices: Play games without the fans or suspend the season until this epidemic plays out.

[Claude]

I think they’ll cancel The April games with the hopes that they can start the season in May. 

[Ceramic]

Marlins don’t need to cancel games. They will be empty anyways.

Astros don’t get away that easily with a canceled season. 

[kevinb]

If it gets postponed I wonder how far it’ll be postponed, and if it does I wonder what it’ll do to ratings. This is going to be a wild ride!

[Lhalo]

I’m heading out to spring training this weekend. I’m wondering if they’ll boot the fans like NCAA basketball. 

[Chuck]

44 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

I’m heading out to spring training this weekend. I’m wondering if they’ll boot the fans like NCAA basketball. 

Might want to head out for Saturday & Sunday's game because it's raining this week before then.

 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

My guess would be the season will be suspended/delayed at least through April. 

[Tank]

I think they’ll postpone April’s games and try again in May. There’s too much activity and worry right now for people to feel comfy at a ballpark.

They also have to be concerned about player safety, and airports and airplanes are notorious viral breeding grounds.

They need to let the current fervor settle down or else they’ll look callous.

[tomsred]

No one knows how many people are really positive with Covid-19 in the U.S..  The testing has been so limited for a variety of reasons, it's generally a botched effort.  When testing is thoroughly underway then we will see just how serious this virus really is, where it's concentrated, and what can be done to mitigate it.  It's not just a shut off the borders issue, or a travel issue, it's already here and how badly remains to be seen.  It's in everyones best interest to take measures that seem radical right now, but necessary to save lives.  Yes, I think the season will at least be postponed, maybe the rest of Spring Training as well.

[tdawg87]

Yeah probably. It's only a matter of time before a player or coach gets the coronavirus. It's going to happen. Hopefully it will be a player because they won't be affected too much by it. A coach is likely at a higher risk.

If God is a fan of baseball, it will be Bregman that gets it first.

[eaterfan]

It's going to be bad. I wouldn't be shocked if the season gets cancelled. 

My dad is pretty senior at a local public hospital. They had an expert come in and talk about the hospitals response plan. They are expecting it to be bad and last a year. They are hopeful that warm temps help to kill it so it's more dormant during the summer, but it may then bounce back in the fall.

[eligrba]

52 minutes ago, eaterfan said:

It's going to be bad. I wouldn't be shocked if the season gets cancelled. 

My dad is pretty senior at a local public hospital. They had an expert come in and talk about the hospitals response plan. They are expecting it to be bad and last a year. They are hopeful that warm temps help to kill it so it's more dormant during the summer, but it may then bounce back in the fall.

The warm temperatures can slow the transmission but it doesn't necessarily kill the virus.  The virus happily resides in an environment that averages 98 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

[fan_since79]

Governor Newsom has called for all public gatherings of more than 250 people to be cancelled or postponed.

There goes baseball...

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article241122256.html

[Angels 1961]

Shorten season like during strike years. Strange times hope all are well. If season gets cancelled players still get paid full amounts?

[floplag]

Honestly, i think it must.  If they dont at this point and it passes or creates a cluster, all hell will break lose.
with other leagues taking action they must follow suit.
Unfortunately considering we are in ST this impact might be severe.  ST may have to restart to ensure players are in game shape.  Also the season will need to be shortened by a large margin as there i no way your playing game in NY in Dec. 
There is no choice, at this point evne playing ST games might be considered careless.
I dont know the reality versus the hype at this point, i think ts impossible to tell, but with everyone else taking action, there is little choice. 

[Jason]

10 hours ago, RendZone said:

I think they’ll cancel The April games with the hopes that they can start the season in May. 

That would be awesome so we can watch the Angels play in October

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

I don't see how they couldn't.  Some states/cities are telling people not to go to gatherings of more than 250 people.  Best thing to do is postpone, hopefully everything calms down and they've got a better grasp of the situation.  

[Claude]

8 minutes ago, Catwhoshatinthehat said:

I don't see how they couldn't.  Some states/cities are telling people not to go to gatherings of more than 250 people.  Best thing to do is postpone, hopefully everything calms down and they've got a better grasp of the situation.  

And at small gatherings they’re requesting that you try to stay at least six feet apart. Like Stradling and I. 

[Blarg]

43 minutes ago, eligrba said:

The warm temperatures can slow the transmission but it doesn't necessarily kill the virus.  The virus happily resides in an environment that averages 98 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Bixby knolls will be virus free in a couple months.

[Blarg]

7 minutes ago, RendZone said:

And at small gatherings they’re requesting that you try to stay at least six feet apart. Like Stradling and I. 

The court order says 1,000 feet. 

[Claude]

Well it’s better to be safe than sorry. If I wanted to die because of my love for baseball, I’d just go to a Dodger game. 

[fan_since79]

8 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Bixby knolls will be virus free in a couple months.

Nobody sick here yet!