FIRST MLB CANCELLATION DUE TO COVID-19

ESPN is reporting the Miami Marlins' home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, scheduled for Monday night, has been canceled, as coronavirus cases continue to pop up among the team.

Sources say eight more players and two coaches with the Marlins have tested positive for coronavirus, as an outbreak has spread throughout their clubhouse and brought the total of cases in recent days to at least 14.

The Marlins remain in Philadelphia and continue to undergo testing after their season opening series there.

Sources familiar with the situation, say on Sunday, four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus, including that day's starter, Jose Urena, leading the team to delay its postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible outbreak.

The Marlins were already going to be without the services of Urena, catcher Jorge Alfaro, who was placed on the injured list before their season opener on Friday, infielder Garrett Cooper and outfielder Harold Ramirez.

It's possible that the infections occurred Wednesday on the team's trip to and from Atlanta, where the Marlins played the Braves in an exhibition game.

Meanwhile, Monday night's game between the Yankees and Phillies in Philadelphia has also been cancelled, due to the Yankees having to use the same lockerroom the Marlins used over the weekend.