MLB

LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Marlins soarBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening in the majors today:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three...

AP Sports WriterIndians hitting coach Van Burkleo opts out due to COVID-19By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Cleveland Indians hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo has opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about contracting the coronavirus.Team President Chris Antonetti said Friday that Van Burkelo had been contemplating his...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez wants to stay in leftBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Eloy Jimenez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jimenez...

Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler SkaggsFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort...

Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler SkaggsFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) A former Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth,...

AP Sports WriterSo far in MLB, West is best at avoiding COVID-19 disruptionBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) It was a rarity at the time and provided a very 2020-style photo op: Oakland's masked first baseman Matt Olson chatting with Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, who was also masked...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to make 2020 debut SundayBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for the Washington Nationals on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching hand.Strasburg...

Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive testST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19.Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow more time for additional testing and to complete the contact...

Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive testST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19.Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow more time for additional testing and to complete the contact...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' 6-1 start is reminiscent of the 1899 PerfectosBy STEVEN WINEMiami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was talking about this week's doubleheader sweep at Baltimore that involved a parade of relievers, including several newcomers rescued from unemployment, and after naming three of them he drew a blank.''I've got...

Associated PressRed Sox Hold off Blue Jays with Moreland's Bat and BullpenBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Alex Verdugo hit two solo homers over the Green Monster, Mitch Moreland had a two-run shot and Boston's beleaguered staff rebounded to lift the Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on...

Entire Cubs-Cards series postponed after more positive testsST. LOUIS (AP) The entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis at Busch Stadium was postponed Friday night after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.Major League Baseball announced that the whole...