MLB Has No Plans To Alter Schedule Due To Coronavirus

MLB "does not presently plan to cancel or postpone spring training or regular-season games due to the coronavirus outbreak but has established an internal task force to deal with possible complications in the coming months." A league memo outlining "suggested preparations for teams" recommended that players "avoid taking balls and pens directly from fans to sign autographs ... and opt against handshakes." Other recommendations: Teams "open lines of communication with the local public-health authority," while team medical personnel "ensure all players have received the 2019-20 flu vaccine and are up to date on other vaccinations" (ESPN.com, 3/3).