It was always possible that MLB’s relatively lax plan would blow up in its face this spectacularly, but that it happened quite so soon is a surprise
On Sunday the Coronavirus Hotspot Marlins played the third game of their season in Philadelphia against the Phillies. They took the field despite reports of four positive COVID tests among players — though nothing was confirmed officially — and then manager Don Mattingly said the team would stay in Philadelphia overnight rather than return home to Miami as scheduled.
It was always possible that Major League Baseball’s relatively lax plan would blow up in its face this spectacularly, but that it happened quite so soon is a surprise. All the problems that were identified weeks ago, when MLB hurriedly threw together a 60-game schedule bereft of any kind of safety bubble like those deployed by the NBA, NHL and MLS, have quickly come to pass.
Jul 26, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The Miami Marlins celebrate following their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-428330 Whatever the process that led to this point, it is, first, a grim situation for the Marlins. Suddenly a bunch of players have contracted an illness that could have long-term effects on their health. Beyond that, it is hard to overstate how bad this is for Major League Baseball. Somehow the Marlins were allowed to take the field on Sunday despite multiple reported positive tests, which likely means some of those among the new total of 14 cases were playing against the Phillies.
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