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MLB safety proposal includes thorough testing, social distancing
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2020 coronavirus outbreak coverage
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Out of Our Minds - Harding Loevner
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Giants manager says no spitting will be 'tremendous challenge' for MLB
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Facial recognition and sports: Identifying fans, lifetime bans
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How MLB is navigating the coronavirus pandemic to play ball - ESPN
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MLB safety guide has interesting rules, like no spitting. no showers
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