Minor League Baseball has made the decision to delay the start of the season. This includes Gulf Coast teams the Biloxi Shuckers and the Pensacola Wahoos.
This was already going to be the first season in more than two decades that Mobile has not had Minor League Baseball. Many Mobile fans are expected to make the short drive to Biloxi or Pensacola to enjoy games. Now, those plans are on hold.
Here is the official statement from Minor League Baseball.
“In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak, and after consultation with medical professionals and our partners at Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball will delay the start of the 2020 Championship Season. We will continue to monitor the developments and will announce additional information about the 2020 season at a later date. We will work with Major League Baseball and our community partners to resume play as soon as it is safe to do so. The health and safety of Minor League Baseball fans, players and executives is our top priority, and our thoughts are with those around the world who have been affected by this outbreak.”