Apr 1, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates with designated hitter Nomar Mazara (15) in the snow after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports No breaks from COVID-19 as MLB returns By Kristin Hergert By Steve Keating (Reuters) – Not even the excitement of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day on Thursday could provide a break from COVID-19 as ballparks across the United States were left mostly empty while the curtain raiser in Washington, D.C. between the Nationals and New York Mets was postponed after positive tests.