Cubs-Sox Cancel Spring Training & First 2 Weeks of Regular Season

After of flurry of announcements by the NBA, NHL, & NCAA, Major League Baseball has also postponed the start of the 2020 Regular Season. Here’s a note I received from the Chicago Cubs:

Dear valued fan,

The health and safety of our fans, players and associates is our top priority. In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced its decision to cancel remaining Spring Training games and delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks.

We believe MLB’s decision is in the best interests of the safety and well-being of the public and the game of baseball. While our hope is to play baseball at Wrigley Field soon, we will continue to work in close coordination with MLB, as well as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and their administrations to ensure we make the best decisions to protect public health and safety.

Major League Baseball is preparing a variety of contingency plans in concert with clubs regarding the 2020 regular season schedule. In coordination with MLB, we will share communications directly with ticket buyers as soon as possible.

Given the unprecedented nature and fluidity of the situation, we appreciate your continued support and patience as we work diligently to provide a safe environment for our fans, players and associates.

Sincerely,
The Chicago Cubs