<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The upcoming Pirates-Cardinals series has been canceled.</p>&mdash; Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1292573434719936513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I maybe right after all.

Some of the Cardinal players were sick enough to go to the ER. “None remain hospitalized”? So some we’re in bad enough shape to be hospitalized for a period of time? And then those exposed to that, you put on a plane together 4-5 days later? WTF is wrong with you?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">During his weekly interview on KMOX/1120 AM, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stlcards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stlcards</a> manager Mike Shildt reveals what has been asked often about: Some COVID-19 positive individuals with team have had to go to the Emergency Room due to symptoms.<br><br>Team says none have remained hospitalized.<br><br>Full quote: <a href="https://t.co/2Yn4t3B2Gp">pic.twitter.com/2Yn4t3B2Gp</a></p>&mdash; Derrick S. Goold (@dgoold) <a href="https://twitter.com/dgoold/status/1292489944527704064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If there's a big lesson to be learned, its that non-bubble sports need as much extra time worked into the schedule as possible.

Is it possible to just shutdown the Cardinals for the year and let the rest of MLB play things out?

Heres how you handle players who violate protocol. Send them
home in a car.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Indians pitcher Zach Plesac sent home to Cleveland after going out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night in violation of team rules and league’s health and safety protocols. With <a href="https://twitter.com/ZackMeisel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZackMeisel</a>: <a href="https://t.co/46ov4QqfaV">https://t.co/46ov4QqfaV</a></p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1292578094470045697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What an absolute abomination. Mlb is a ****ing joke the way they've handled this season. Plenty of time to prepare and this is the pathetic execution?

It is not the MLB. It is the players. The MLB have put policies and procedures in place and the players are not following them. That is the wildcard with the NFL. If the players don't follow protocols it could be just as bad or worse.

FYP

ROFL They had no plan for it though. We knew this would happen

I don’t think the NFL players will be any better at following the protocols. Why would they? They are in top physical shape. Young and feel invincible. They will want to go out with some buddies and party a little just like the Indians pitcher. They can’t help it as a group. Someone will break protocol. 53 players and another 64 staff who travel with the team. That’s a lot of chances for one dumbass to screw it up for everyone.

The NBA and NHL players have no choice, they are in a bubble. That’s the way to ensure players follow the protocols.

LMAO

Couldn't have happened to a better team.

Apparently they had another player test positive today. That's not good. Especially since they were practicing this week. Hopefully this is it and doesn't keep dragging into the next week.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Mozeliak says one player tested positive today. OF Lane Thomas</p>&mdash; Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1292619620768243712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just end the damn season then

You sure can tell that the Royal fans are jealous. They are coming out of the woodwork to take shots at the Cardinals.