Major League Baseball Delays Opening Day

Jason Wellwood March 12, 2020 3:31 pm Last Updated on July 2, 2025 4:25 am

Major League Baseball is also taking drastic measures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The league says it will be delaying the start of Opening Day by at least two weeks as well as cancelling the rest of spring training.

It says the move is being made in the interests of the safety and well being of its players, clubs and millions of loyal fans.

Officials say they will continue to monitor the situation.

Statement from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/0bWS5VTRPu

— MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2020

Jason Wellwood

Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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