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LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro LeaguesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONMajor League Baseball will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues with all players, managers, coaches and umpires wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms. The special logo...

Most Marlins who had virus are cleared to return to fieldMIAMI (AP) Most of the Miami Marlins players sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak have been approved to return to the field.The team said Saturday those cleared will begin rehabilitation workouts and could be activated as early as next...

White Sox reliever Ian Hamilton (shoulder) on injured listCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox placed reliever Ian Hamilton on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a sore right shoulder.The White Sox also transferred utilityman Leury Garcia (sprained left thumb) to the 45-day injured list. Veteran infielder Cheslor...

AP Sports WriterThey're still here: Cardinals back after long virus absenceBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) After weeks of uncertainty, John Mozeliak watched the St. Louis Cardinals drop off their rental cars and prepare for work. His cell phone was filled with encouraging baseball messages instead of questions of concern.For...

AP Sports WriterReds player tests positive, 2 games with Pirates postponedBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds became the third Major League Baseball team to have games called off because one of its players tested positive for COVID-19.The last two games of a series between the Reds and...

AP Sports WriterThey're still here: Cardinals back after long virus absenceBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) After weeks of uncertainty, John Mozeliak watched the St. Louis Cardinals drop off their rental cars and prepare for work. His cell phone was filled with encouraging baseball messages instead of questions of concern.For...

Most Marlins who had virus are cleared for reinstatementMIAMI (AP) Most of the Miami Marlins players sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak have been cleared by baseball's joint committee for reinstatement, the team said Saturday, and they're expected to begin rehabilitation workouts soon.It's unlikely any of the players will...

AP Sports WriterThey're still here: Cardinals back after long virus absenceBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) After weeks of uncertainty, John Mozeliak watched the St. Louis Cardinals drop off their rental cars and prepare for work. His cell phone was filled with encouraging baseball messages instead of questions of concern.For...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series MVP Strasburg on IL with nerve issue in handBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nationals on Saturday because of the recurring nerve issue in his throwing hand that delayed his start...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series MVP Strasburg on IL with nerve issue in handBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nationals on Saturday because of the recurring nerve issue in his throwing hand that delayed his start...

Braves place OF Ronald Acuña on 10-day IL with sore wristMIAMI (AP) The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactively Saturday because of lingering wrist soreness, and they're hoping he can return next weekend.The 2018 NL Rookie of the Year...

AP Sports WriterIndians send down Clevinger, Plesac after virus blunderBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) After hearing Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac explain their actions, the Cleveland Indians sent the pitchers to their alternate training site on Friday after the two broke team rules and Major League Baseball coronavirus protocol...