2020 Wood Ducks season canceled

The Down East Wood Ducks released the following statement on Facebook this evening:

“Tonight we received word from the Minor League Baseball Office that the 2020 season has been canceled. We are disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate professional baseball in Kinston/ENC this year, but are already working towards a terrific 2021 season. If you have questions regarding tickets for the 2020 season, please reach us at 252-686-5172. We look forward to seeing you soon!”

Minor League Baseball™ released the following statement today:

“Major League Baseball™ (MLB™) has informed Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season. As a result, there will not be a Minor League Baseball season in 2020.

"These are unprecedented times for our country and our organization as this is the first time in our history that we've had a summer without Minor League Baseball played," said Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner. "While this is a sad day for many, this announcement removes the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season and allows our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment."

Minor League Baseball, which began as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, was founded on Sept. 5, 1901.”