Major League Baseball has faced many problems in its attempt to stage a season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Significant outbreaks on the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals have resulted in postponed games and strengthened health protocols. Recent cases on the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets have shown that even those changes might not be enough. But baseball officials are pushing on, believing that their new safety measures can prevent future surges enough to stay afloat for another month. There is one obvious reason...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 23, 2020 12:00 UTC