MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be away from the team while it continues its series against the New York Yankees. The 60-year-old Mattingly experienced mild symptoms when he arrived at the park for the game. The former Yankees star was vaccinated in mid-April. Mattingly’s case is isolated, the team said. The … [Read more...] about Marlins manager Don Mattingly tests positive for COVID-19
Archives for July 2021
Manoah wins in return, Springer 2 HRs, Blue Jays beat KC 4-0
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays rookie Alek Manoah didn’t show any signs of rust in his return from a bruised back. Manoah pitched seven dominant innings, George Springer hit two home runs and Toronto beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Saturday for its third straight win. Activated off the 10-day injured list before the game, Manoah (3-1) allowed just two singles. Manoah hadn’t pitched … [Read more...] about Manoah wins in return, Springer 2 HRs, Blue Jays beat KC 4-0
2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out
ATLANTA (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders. A third reliever, Jandel Gustave, will miss Saturday night’s game at Atlanta due to contact tracing. Earlier this week, star outfielder Christian Yelich tested positive for … [Read more...] about 2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out
Ohtani's RBI, Barria's gem gives Angels 1-0 victory over A's
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Saturday. The Japanese two-way sensation lined a double to right-center in the third that drove in Matt Thaiss and ended the Angels' string of 29 straight scoreless innings against the Athletics. It … [Read more...] about Ohtani's RBI, Barria's gem gives Angels 1-0 victory over A's
Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 Saturday in an interleague matchup of division leaders. Darin Ruf, Donovan Solano, Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. connected off Greinke. Mike Yastrzemski added a later shot to help the Giants become the first team in the majors with 65 … [Read more...] about Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6
Pads star Tatis on 10-day injured list with shoulder trouble
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, a day after partially dislocating his left shoulder for the third time this season. The Padres announced the move prior to their game against the Colorado Rockies. They also placed right-hander Chris Paddack on the IL with an oblique injury. Tatis, the NL's … [Read more...] about Pads star Tatis on 10-day injured list with shoulder trouble
Game 105 Thread. July 31, 2021, 3:05 CDT Astros @ Giants
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Greinke looks for his 10th career home run and stolen base in a game that could give Houston the best record in the majors. An absolutely furious day around the league in one of the wildest trade deadlines we’ve seen in awhile, combined with an extremely late ending Friday night West Coast game left us without a proper Game 104 recap. … [Read more...] about Game 105 Thread. July 31, 2021, 3:05 CDT Astros @ Giants
Texans host fans at training camp for first time since 2019
The NFL celebrated having fans across the country return to training camp for the first time since 2019. The Houston Texans hosted fans in the stands at Houston Methodist Training Center during “Back Together Saturday.” The Texans hosted a private day for youth football. teams from the 2021 Showcase League at camp. “Today is so special as we have all of our youth football teams … [Read more...] about Texans host fans at training camp for first time since 2019
WATCH: Texans RB Mark Ingram lays the moves on S Jonathan Owens
Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram proved he still has some deception left in his moves. The 31-year-old Pro Bowl running back took part in a drill Saturday at the fourth day of training camp wherein he was being pursued by safety Jonathan Owens and linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. Ingram faked going inside before kicking it outside and going around the tandem on the right … [Read more...] about WATCH: Texans RB Mark Ingram lays the moves on S Jonathan Owens