MEXICO CITY – For the first time in nearly a century, Mexico has canceled its professional baseball season, the Mexican Baseball League announced Wednesday.
The Mexican Baseball League said it regretted the cancellation of the 2020 season, noting that it was the first time in 95 years that an entire season had been canceled.
The summer season was slated to start on August 7, but the team’s 16 owners decided they couldn’t guarantee the safety of fans and players.
Sports events in Mexico must be played without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. But for baseball, playing without fans would not have been financially feasible.
Mexican baseball teams get a lot of their money from tickets and snacks at stadiums. They don’t have the broadcast revenue that soccer teams have.
Also on Wednesday, organizers announced the cancellation of Mexico City Telcel Marathon 2020, which was scheduled for August 30, citing the safety of participants and spectators. Runners who had registered for the marathon can compete in 2021 or get a refund.
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