Terrible news from the world of baseball. It seems that coronavirus is tearing through the Marlins, with at least 14 people testing positive. Here’s Jeff Passan from ESPN:

I’m somewhat surprised by this development. I expected baseball to be the lowest-risk major sports league. Players have limited close physical contact with each other.

I can only assume that a player had it and spread it in the clubhouse. This outbreak suggests that there was inadequate social distancing, hand-washing, and mask use before and after the games.

To save the baseball season, here’s what we must do:

• Players should be tested frequently (perhaps daily or every other day)

• Players and coaches should change and shower at home to minimize the risk of infection in the clubhouse

• Team meetings should take place outdoors

• Alcohol hand gel stations should be readily accessible

• Players and staff should wear masks at all times except during games/training

• All players and staff should sleep at least 8 hours/night and eat healthy, immune-boosting foods like aged garlic and probiotics.

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