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Marlins delay trip home after players test positive
Starting pitcher Jose Urena was one of four Marlins players to test positive for the coronavirus, sources confirmed to ESPN.
What's old is new again: MLB teams bring back classic threads for 2020
The Rangers, Padres and other teams are showing off new unis that echo stylish threads from their past.
Verlander disputes report he's done for year
Astros ace Justin Verlander disputed a report that he will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, saying he has a forearm strain.
Ohtani fails to record an out in return to mound
Shohei Ohtani didn't record a single out in his highly anticipated return to the pitcher's mound on Sunday.
Jays won't play first game in Buffalo till Aug. 11
The Blue Jays will have to play their first homestand, from July 29 to Aug. 2, on the road as their stadium in Buffalo won't be ready until Aug. 11.
Pirates' Shelton argues in mask, gets 1st win
Pirates manager Derek Shelton argued with home plate umpire Jordan Baker through his mask on Sunday and later got his first victory as Pittsburgh avoided a sweep by the Cardinals.
Sources: Urena one of 4 Marlins to test positive
Starting pitcher Jose Urena was one of four Marlins players to test positive for the coronavirus, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Rangers' Kluber leaves start after just an inning
Corey Kluber, making his first start for the Rangers on Sunday, left after just one inning with tightness in his right shoulder.
Red Sox's Rodriguez awaits heart test results
Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is awaiting test results after doctors discovered a heart issue they believe is a result of his recent bout with the coronavirus.
Reds' Moustakas goes on IL after waking up sick
Reds infielder Mike Moustakas went on the injured list after he woke up feeling sick Sunday.
Marlins starter Urena late scratch against Phillies
Marlins starter Jose Urena was a late scratch against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Marlins did not disclose the reason.
Sunday Spotlight: What we're watching for in Braves-Mets, Giants-Dodgers
With the Braves and Mets both likely contenders, whose odds look better, and which players should you watch in Sunday's doubleheader on ESPN?
How Mookie Betts fell in love with the Dodgers so quickly
After saying he would test free agency, Betts instead signed to play the rest of his career in L.A. Here's why the Dodgers changed his mind.
Rockies' Bard wins in first MLB game since 2013
Hard-throwing right-hander Daniel Bard, whose control troubles ran him out of baseball, picked up the win in a relief appearance for the Rockies on Saturday night after more than seven years away from the major leagues.
Flare-up between Brewers, Cubs quickly subdued
Brewers and Cubs players could be heard shouting toward each other from their dugouts before the start of the fourth inning Saturday, but umpires jumped in and calmed things down quickly before players could cross the foul lines.
Nats: Strasburg nerve issue 'hopefully' day-to-day
Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg was scratched from his scheduled start against the Yankees on Saturday because of a nerve issue with his right hand. The World Series MVP said he wasn't "extremely concerned'' and doubts he will be sidelined for too long.
Reds infielder tests positive after playing opener
Matt Davidson tested positive for the coronavirus one day after being in the Reds' Opening Day lineup. He has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Duvall HR drills cardboard cutout of McNeil's pup
Atlanta's Adam Duvall drilled a solo shot to right field that hit a cardboard likeness of the 1-year-old pup belonging to Mets All-Star Jeff McNeil.
Nats scratch Strasburg with nerve issue in hand
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will miss his scheduled start against the New York Yankees on Saturday because of a nerve issue in his right hand, manager Dave Martinez said.
Nats catcher Barrera gets 80-game steroid ban
Nationals catcher Tres Barrera tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone -- the chemical compound used in a drug that fueled Olympic athletes in the former East Germany decades ago.