A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday:
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VIRUS SCARE
The Chicago Cubs hope to stay on schedule amid a coronavirus scare that’s landed four players on the COVID-19 injured list the past two days. Scheduled starter Kyle Hendricks was scratched Tuesday after the right-hander indicated he wasn’t feeling well — the team didn’t immediately provide more info on his status, other than to say the move was made out of caution.
The team said prior to Tuesday’s game that no players have tested positive. Bullpen coach Chris Young and first base coach Craig Driver have been flagged for positive tests.
Chicago is set to wrap a series in Milwaukee, with Brewers ace Corbin Burnes (0-1, 0.73) facing Jake Arrieta (2-0, 2.25).
CUP OF JOE
Joe Musgrove is back on the mound after pitching the first no-hitter in Padres history in his previous start. This time, he’ll face the Pirates at PNC Park — the 28-year-old righty played three seasons for the Pirates before getting traded to San Diego last January.
Musgrove is from the San Diego area and his parents own and operate a coffee shop in the suburb of Alpine, California. Padres fans have been flocking there since Musgrove tossed his gem last Friday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
“It’s something that’s been in the family for 20 years, a small drive through in a small town, so they don’t usually do crazy business,” Musgrove said. “But the last few days have been some of the best days they’ve ever had. I really appreciate people helping support their small business.”
DEVASTATING DEVERS
Rafael Devers has homered in four straight games, boosting Boston during its seven-game winning streak. He connected Tuesday at snowy Target Field in a 4-2 win.
Devers started the season 0 for 13 but is 9 for…
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