It would be useful, right about now, for Major League Baseball to explain how, in light of the rules requiring 24 hour turn around on testing, a team can take the field with its most recent test results being 96 hours old and its most recent test samples being provided being 48 hours old. Especially given that, in all likelihood, more than just the Giants are affected by this. … [Read more...] about Giants resume workouts after getting July 4 COVID-19 tests back
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Alex Bregman sits out due to COVID-19 test delay
It’s unclear if the delay is specific to Bregman or if there are delays with others on the Astros. The entire club had to cancel Monday’s workouts due to the weekend delays that affected several teams. Bregman is said to be fine and healthy, though, and that him being out was not related to his own health. … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman sits out due to COVID-19 test delay
Bryce Harper wants Phillies to sign J.T. Realmuto to contract extension
Last week, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia detailed Harper’s fandom of Realmuto. As Harper took batting practice on Friday, he was seen wearing a Realmuto t-shirt with the catcher’s No. 10 on the back. The shirt was a giveaway during a game in August last season. Harper often wore those shirts under his uniform during the second half of the 2019 season and wore the shirt three days in a row during the early days of training camp. … [Read more...] about Bryce Harper wants Phillies to sign J.T. Realmuto to contract extension
Angels claim pitcher Jacob Rhame off waivers from Mets
Though Rhame has a career 6.23 ERA in the big leagues, he showed promise at Triple-A from 2016-18, averaging better than 10 strikeouts per nine innings in all three years. The Angels are taking a flier on the right-hander to see if he can translate that success to the majors. … [Read more...] about Angels claim pitcher Jacob Rhame off waivers from Mets
Joel Embiid on NBA bubble: ‘I don’t think it’s going to be safe enough’
That’s not as hypocritical as it sounds at first. Milton is concerned about basketball overshadowing the current movement for racial justice (a concern also voiced by Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard). But players collectively decided to continue the season. NBA games will proceed, with or without Milton. At that point, his desire for collective action was eliminated. He had to make a personal choice and decided to play. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid on NBA bubble: ‘I don’t think it’s going to be safe enough’
