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As events unfold in rapid fire, MLB has decision to make

March 11, 2020, 8:02pm

Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

As events unfold in rapid fire, MLB has decision to make

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Seventy-two hours ago, the notion of closing clubhouses to reporters and non-essential team personnel was laughable. Then it happened. Forty-eight hours ago, the suggestion that Major League Baseball games in Seattle, San Francisco and Oakland would have to be relocated or played in empty ballparks sounded ludicrous. Then it happened. Twenty-four hours ago, the possibility of the MLB season not starting on time due to the coronavirus pandemic seemed implausible. It...

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Coronavirus prompts change to autograph signings

March 07, 2020, 6:52am

Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

Coronavirus prompts change to autograph signings

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Though there haven't been any confirmed coronavirus cases in the immediate vicinity yet, the Nationals are taking their first precautionary steps toward helping prevent the virus from spreading at their spring training facility. The club announced this morning changes to the way players and coaches approach autographs and fan interactions at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and other spring training stadiums. All Nationals personnel have been advised to avoid...