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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says ‘we are playing’ but ‘players need to be better’ — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred remains confident the 2020 season can continue, telling ESPN's Karl Ravech on Saturday that “there is no reason to quit now” despite positive coronavirus tests …
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Multiple Cardinals Players/Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
More Games Postponed With 4 More Coronavirus Cases for Cardinals
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Kevin Armstrong / New York Times:
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes Opts Out of 2020 Season — Cespedes had failed to show up to the ballpark in Atlanta for the Mets' game against the Braves on Sunday, and the team did not know his whereabouts. After the game, it announced his decision to opt out. — Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes …
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Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the 2020 season on Sunday because of the coronavirus pandemic, providing some clarity after the team said it was unable to locate him.
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Acuña breaks out with first HR, 2 RBI as Braves top Mets 7-1 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. shook off a slow start by driving in two runs with two hits, including his first homer, and the — New York Mets 7-1 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto placed on the injured list after reporting COVID-19 symptoms — Joey Votto was placed on the injury list without a designation before Sunday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, which signals it's related to COVID-19 symptoms. — Votto self-reported symptoms …
Dave Hogg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Detroit Tigers, throwing a two-hit shutout in Cincinnati's 4-0 victory Sunday that gave the Reds a sweep of Major League Baseball's first seven-inning doubleheader.
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Rockies Place Wade Davis On 10-Day IL, Move Scott Oberg To 45-Day IL — The Rockies made some significant bullpen moves today, moving closer Wade Davis to the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Joe Harvey has been recalled to take Davis' spot on the active roster.
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Senzatela sharp over 6 innings, Rockies hold off Padres 9-6 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Antonio Senzatela pitched six innings of one-run ball, designated hitter — Matt Kemp homered for a second straight game and the — San Diego Padres 9-6 on Sunday.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kevan Smith on injured list, being tested for COVID-19 — Brendan McKay rejoins workouts in Port Charlotte after positive test sidelined him 3 1/2 weeks. — Rays catcher Kevan Smith was placed on the injured list prior to Saturday's game in Baltimore after feeling lightheaded …
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Santander hits unique HR, has 3 RBIs as Orioles top Rays 6-3
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez done for season due to heart issue — Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a heart issue, the team announced Saturday. — Rodriguez has been diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation …
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Matt Loede / Sports Illustrated:
Game #10 Observations: Offense Still Searching, Civale's Outing Means Little as Indians Fall to 5-5 After 3-1 Loss to Twins — The Indians four-game set with the Minnesota Twins started with a bang with the efforts of starting pitcher Shane Bieber, but ended with a whimper …
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Tyler Chatwood matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in another terrific performance, and the — Chicago Cubs used the long ball to beat the — Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday night.
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