MLB All-Star Game Ultimately 'Canceled'... First Since World War II

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[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game in the United States has been canceled. This is the first time since 1945, when the All-Star Game was canceled due to World War II, and the second time in history.

The MLB office announced on the 3rd (local time), "Due to the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 season All-Star Game, which was scheduled to be held at the Los Angeles (LA) Dodgers Stadium, will be canceled."

The office explained, "The 2021 All-Star Game will be held as planned at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, and the LA Dodgers will host the 2022 All-Star Game."

This is the second time the MLB All-Star Game has been canceled. The first cancellation occurred in 1945 due to travel restrictions imposed during World War II.