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Associated Press:
Miami Marlins postpone trip home amid fear of virus outbreak — MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins scratched right-hander Jose Urena from his scheduled start Sunday in Philadelphia and delayed their postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible coronavirus outbreak within the team.
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The Athletic:
Why did the Marlins play baseball on Sunday? — The schedule said Marlins versus Phillies. So on Sunday, the Marlins and Phillies played a baseball game - their third game of this strange, complicated season. But unlike most Sunday afternoon baseball games, the big question wasn't: What happened?
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ESPN:
MLB games postponed after Marlins' coronavirus outbreak — Two Monday night MLB games were postponed because of an outbreak of the coronavirus among the Miami Marlins. — The Marlins' home opener against the Baltimore Orioles is off, as well as the Philadelphia Phillies' home game against the New York Yankees.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB season now in jeopardy after COVID-19 outbreak hits Miami Marlins — It took four months for the Major League Baseball season to start, and now just 72 hours into it, the season could be abruptly ending. — Commissioner Rob Manfred must decide whether to delay the 2020 season …
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Your worst fears about Vince Velasquez and the Phillies' bullpen came true Sunday — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — Your worst fears about Vince Velasquez and the — Both were bad in an ugly 11-6 loss to the — Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers struggle to reach home again in series-splitting loss to Giants — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Dodgers spent the last three-plus weeks adjusting to the oddities Major League Baseball deemed necessary to stage a season during a global pandemic from the comfort of their home.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Multiple Marlins Players Reportedly Test Positive For COVID-19
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Kyle Hightower / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ruiz, Santander homer, Orioles hold off Red Sox 7-4
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Fred Goodall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kiermaier's triple in 10th lifts Rays over Blue Jays, 6-5
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Kristie Rieken / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lewis has 2 RBIs in 8th to lead Mariners over Astros 7-6
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Lookout Landing
Jeff Melnick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates manager Shelton argues through mask, gets 1st ML win
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Bucs Dugout
Matt Loede / Sports Illustrated:
Former Indians Pitcher Corey Kluber Suffers Shoulder Tear in First Start with Texas — Feelings for former Indians players always seem to run deep among fans, and one player who fans still seem to love to this day is two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Rockies and Rangers finish their series …
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Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros' Justin Verlander out for season with elbow injury — The Astros will announce that reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is out for the season with an elbow injury, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Chronicle on Sunday.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Rick Porcello's ugly debut compounded by Mets' sleeping bats — Rick Porcello turned in a Mets debut that reminded fans of what they used to do on Sunday nights, before baseball returned. The right-hander's ugly outing, combined with the lineup's sluggish performance, was enough for the cardboard cutouts to scamper for the exits.
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Nick Selbe / Sports Illustrated:
Shohei Ohtani Fails to Record an Out in First Start Since 2018 — In his first start on the mound since returning from Tommy John surgery, Ohtani faced six batters without recording an out, allowing three singles and three walks. — A day before making his first start on a big-league mound since Sept. 2 …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez awaits heart test results — BOSTON — Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez said he is awaiting results of additional testing after doctors recently discovered an issue with his heart they believe is a result of his recent bout with the coronavirus.
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Matt Martell / Sports Illustrated:
Why MLB's New Extra Innings Rule Is Great — It's an experimental rule fitting for an experimental season. — As soon as Shohei Ohtani jogged out to second base Friday night, I was hooked on the new extra-innings format. Sure, it's not baseball in its purest form.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Mike Morin For Assignment — The Brewers have designated right-handed reliever Mike Morin for assignment, tweets Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The move clears space for the activation of left-hander Eric Lauer from the COVID-19 injured list. Lauer will be available …
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Brew Crew Ball
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Option Clint Frazier — Last night, the Yankees announced they optioned outfielder Clint Frazier and right-handed reliever Ben Heller to their alternate training site. The club plans to bring right-handers Nick Nelson and Brooks Kriske up to the active roster in their stead.
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Pinstripe Alley
