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Subway Series postponed after Mets' positive COVID testsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball postponed this weekend's Subway Series to allow time for more testing and contact tracing after two members of the New York Mets tested positive for the coronavirus.The Mets had their game Thursday night at Miami...

Royals' Salvy Perez goes on IL with lingering vision problemKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez on the injured list with lingering vision problems and recalled Randy Rosario to add a left-handed arm in the bullpen ahead of their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins...

SS Torres, LHP Paxton join crowded Yankees injured listNEW YORK (AP) All-Star shortstop Gleyber Torres and left-hander James Paxton have joined the New York Yankees' crowded injured list.Torres had an MRI on Friday that revealed mild strains in his left hamstring and quad, while Paxton had an MRI...

Phillies get Hale from Yankees to help struggling bullpenATLANTA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed reliever David Hale on Friday from the New York Yankees to help their league-worst bullpen, sending back righty relief prospect Addison Russ.Hale has appeared in 95 games over six seasons with the Braves,...

AP Sports WriterFrancona not ready to rejoin Indians after medical procedureBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona was not with the team for Friday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers as he recovers from a medical procedure to address a gastrointestinal ailment.Francona's status for the rest of...

Subway Series postponed after Mets' positive COVID testsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball postponed this weekend's Subway Series to allow time for more testing and contact tracing after two members of the New York Mets tested positive for the coronavirus.The Mets had their game Thursday night at Miami...

Associated PressWorld Series MVP Stephen Strasburg might require surgeryBy BOBBY BANCROFTWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis on his throwing hand after seeing a nerve specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday.Martinez said surgery could be an option but he has yet to...

Subway Series postponed after Mets' positive COVID testsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball postponed this weekend's Subway Series to allow time for more testing and contact tracing after two members of the New York Mets tested positive for the coronavirus.The Mets had their game Thursday night at Miami...

AP Sports WriterPhillies bolster bullpen in trades with Yankees, Red SoxBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox.Philadelphia also got cash and...

AP Sports WriterPhillies bolster bullpen in trades with Yankees, Red SoxBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox.Philadelphia also got cash considerations...

Padres place Pomeranz on IL with strained left shoulderSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, retroactive to Wednesday.To take his spot, right-hander Luis Perdomo was recalled from the alternate training site on...

Associated PressGiolito fans 13, White Sox tame Tigers 5-0 to complete sweepBy PAUL LADEWSKICHICAGO (AP) Lucas Giolito matched his career high of 13 strikeouts in seven dominant innings, hot-hitting Tim Anderson stroked his fourth home run of the series, and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 5-0 Thursday...