Game off: Youth baseball leagues scrambling amid pandemic
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on youth sports leagues across the United States. It is a particular blow to baseball and softball, which are two of the top spring sports. Many organizers are taking a “wait and see” approach on whether a 2020 season is possible. But some summer tournaments have already been canceled. There is also concern that some players may not return in 2021 if they don’t play this season.