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A change could be brewing at the end of games for the first-place Chicago Cubs.

Rob Manfred says "players need to be better," but the MLB commissioner is confident that play will continue despite positive coronavirus tests that have led to the postponement of 17 games in 10 days.

MLB is optimistic that two of the last three positive tests for the Phillies, who are a week separated from games against the Marlins with no positive tests among players, were false positives.

Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain, an NL Gold Glove winner who was hitting .333 with 2 RBIs in five games this season, has decided not to play the remainder of the 60-game schedule.

Saturday's game between the Cardinals and Brewers has been postponed following additional positive tests for a player and multiple staff members for the Cardinals.

Saturday's game between the Cardinals and Brewers has been postponed following additional positive tests among the Cardinals, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Miami second baseman Isan Diaz is opting out of the 2020 season. In a separate move, the coronavirus-ravaged Marlins acquired lefty reliever Richard Bleier in a trade with the Orioles.

In a week in which the Astros sign-stealing scandal was in the spotlight again, team owner Jim Crane lamented the long-term effects of the scandal.

The New York Yankees got the worst news possible Friday on Tommy Kahnle's injured elbow, as manager Aaron Boone announced the reliever is likely destined for Tommy John surgery.

Prospect Nick Madrigal, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 draft, was called up by the White Sox, who designated two-time All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera for assignment.

Clayton Kershaw, who was scratched from his start on Opening Day because of back stiffness, will make his season debut for the Dodgers on Sunday in Arizona.

Edwin Diaz's role as the Mets' closer is being watched closely for the second straight season after the right-hander walked two batters, hit a batter and gave up a run while recording only one out in Thursday night's 4-2 loss to Boston.

Major League Baseball and its players recognize the coming days are a critical juncture following a 21st positive test for the Marlins and two positive tests for the Cardinals on Friday.

According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Marlins are getting sleeper buses to take players and coaches who have tested positive back to Miami. The rest of the team will remain in Philadelphia.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 11, has been cleared to return to the team. Tommy Kahnle, however, will see a team doctor after experiencing forearm tightness.

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Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 11, has been cleared to return to the team.

Prospect Nick Madrigal, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 draft, has been called up by the White Sox, who designated two-time All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera for assignment.

MLB and its players' association have agreed to shorten doubleheaders to seven innings starting Saturday to promote "player health and safety" during "dynamic circumstances."

The postponement of Friday's game allows the Cardinals enough time to do additional COVID-19 testing and conduct contact tracing prior to resuming play Saturday at Milwaukee, MLB said.