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Carter Stewart ditched the MLB draft to pitch in Japan. Then came the coronavirus

TEst 4 August 6, 2020 - 6:45am
The 20-year-old's gamble shook baseball last year. Now, he's faced with an unexpected twist -- he gets to pitch, but doesn't know when he'll get to see his family again.

Scherzer not concerned after tweaking hamstring

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 10:06pm
Washington's Max Scherzer left his start against the Mets after one inning Wednesday because of a tweaked right hamstring, but he thinks this is a minor issue that he'll quickly put behind him.

Angels' Ohtani still hoping to be two-way player

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 10:06pm
Saying the Angels signed him "thinking that I'm gonna be a two-way player," an optimistic Shohei Ohtani said Wednesday he hopes to keep pitching when his arm recovers.

Indians, Reds take battle of Ohio from baseball field to Twitter

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 10:06pm
With a mix of insults and civic pride, Cleveland and Cincinnati squared off on social media as their teams met on the diamond.

Hamstring trouble forces early exit for Scherzer

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 7:07pm
Washington's Max Scherzer left his start against the Mets after just one inning Wednesday night because of trouble with his right hamstring.

Mike Shildt: Cardinals can't worry about whether revamped schedule is fair

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 7:07pm
A coronavirus outbreak has left St. Louis with a backlog of games to make up, but the Cards' manager knows "no one is going to feel sorry for us."

Scherzer leaves start vs. Mets after first inning

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 4:05pm
Max Scherzer left his start against the Mets after just one inning Wednesday night. Washington did not immediately announce why Scherzer was taken out after merely 27 pitches.

Indians' Francona still out with medical issue

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 4:05pm
Indians manager Terry Francona remains absent from the team to get rest while dealing with a gastrointestinal issue that he's battled for months.

Soto to bat cleanup in '20 debut for Nationals

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 4:05pm
Juan Soto was set to make his 2020 debut for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night against the New York Mets, starting in left field and batting cleanup after beginning the season on the COVID-19 injured list.

Cardinals work out in advance of return game

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 4:05pm
Calling it "a breath of fresh air," St. Louis manager Mike Shildt was thrilled to see his Cardinals on the field for a workout Wednesday as they prepare to return to the regular season.

Manfred: MLB protocols working despite setbacks

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 1:05pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred thinks that the health protocols in place are keeping baseball going, despite a few outbreaks.

Braves' Adams, Albies on IL; Markakis reinstated

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 1:05pm
Braves outfielder Nick Markakis, who originally opted out this season, has been reinstated to the team, while Ozzie Albies and Matt Adams were placed on the injured list.

Madrigal, Encarnacion exit with shoulder injuries

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 7:03am
Nick Madrigal and Edwin Encarnacion both will be reevaluated Wednesday after suffering left shoulder injuries against the Brewers on Tuesday.

In an MLB season short of celebrations, Jon Jay achieves a veteran's milestone

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 7:03am
Reaching 10 years in the majors usually means a big celebration with teammates. Not this year.

Cubs sizzle with renewed focus on results -- and COVID-19 safety

TEst 4 August 5, 2020 - 1:09am
The challenge of staying healthy isn't the only thing being taken seriously in Wrigleyville, and it's adding up to wins.

Angels' Trout homers in first at-bat as a father

TEst 4 August 4, 2020 - 10:06pm
Angels star Mike Trout on Tuesday homered in his first at-bat since his wife gave birth to the couple's first child, Beckham Aaron Trout, on Thursday.

Makeshift Marlins 4-0 winners in return to field

TEst 4 August 4, 2020 - 10:06pm
The start of the Marlins' first game in nine days was delayed 40 minutes -- but the wait proved worth it as Miami found enough power and pitching within its vastly overhauled roster to beat the Orioles 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Maddon: Ohtani unlikely to pitch again in 2020

TEst 4 August 4, 2020 - 7:06pm
Angels manager Joe Maddon said Shohei Ohtani isn't likely to pitch again this season, but still expects Ohtani to be a two-way player for the team down the line.

Sources: MLB to keep rosters at 28 rest of way

TEst 4 August 4, 2020 - 7:06pm
The rosters for Major League Baseball teams will be reduced from 30 to 28 and will remain at that number for the rest of the season, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Marlins resume halted season vs. O's after delay

TEst 4 August 4, 2020 - 4:04pm
The start of the Marlins' first game in nine days was delayed 40 minutes as the league awaited final test results clearing the team to resume play Tuesday night at Baltimore.

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