MLB did join the NBA, NHL and Major League Soccer in opting to close access to locker rooms, but it will not postpone the start of the regular season.
A look at how sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA and NHL, are responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
In a second memo sent last week to team executives, the league urged each team to form an internal task force and consult with local public health officials and infectious disease specialists. MLB also suggested the installation of additional hand sanitizer stations and a reduction in hand-to-hand interactions with fans, perhaps by distributing cards and other items autographed in advance.
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