MLB postponements timeline: How positive coronavirus tests have impacted the schedule
It didn't take long for the reality of the pandemic to reshuffle the restart of the 2020 baseball season. Here's a look at the past week.
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2020 Schedule
7-1, 1st in NL East
From Olympic medalist to MLB infielder: How speedskater Eddy Alvarez made it to The Show
Six years after winning silver at the Sochi Games, the 30-year-old Miami native made his major league debut with his hometown team. 'It's OK to dream,' Alvarez says.
Cervelli salutes crowd after 3-run HR ... who aren't there (0:39)
Marlins take down O's in tough battle (1:44)
Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweep
Jonathan Villar hit a first-pitch leadoff homer to spark a robust offensive performance by the Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Thursday night to complete a startling four-game sweep and make Don Mattingly the winningest manager in...
Brian Anderson gets the ball just over the glove for a triple (0:41)
Phillies, Marlins set for 7-game flurry in 5 days
The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will play seven times in five days as part of Major League Baseball's reconfigured schedule released Thursday to account for 21 coronavirus-caused postponements in the first two weeks of the season.
Surprising first-place Marlins stay hot, sweep Orioles
Five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for Don Mattingly's undermanned, gritty and first-place Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Marlins win again, blank Orioles 1-0 in doubleheader opener
Brian Anderson hit a fourth-inning homer off Alex Cobb and the Miami Marlins won their second straight since returning from a coronavirus-prompted layoff, beating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.
BBTN: Reds GM Nick Krall on Nicholas Castellanos, a day in the life of a GM, evaluating trades this season
Reds general manager Nick Krall joins Buster to discuss meeting Eddie Murray as a bat boy with the A’s, the process of signing Nicholas Castellanos as a free agent, a day in the life of a Major League Baseball GM, how he’s evaluating trades given the current circumstances and his assessment of the team at this early point in the season (20:40). Dave Schoenfield also hops on to “talk about the Rockies,” ponder whether closers are as necessary as we think, marvel at the excellence of Dustin May and declare the predictability of Mike Trout hitting a home run after returning from paternity leave (7:53). Later, Hembo stops by to give his review of the extra-innings rule and the three-batter minimum for pitchers (34:20).
Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0
After enduring one final delay in their effort to return from an eight-day, coronavirus-induced hiatus, the Miami Marlins found enough power and pitching within their vastly overhauled roster to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Tuesday night.
PTI: Should Pelicans keep pushing Zion?
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon weigh in on if the Pelicans should keep pushing Zion Williamson, how many more days will we have left for baseball, if Aaron Rodgers is at peace with his place on the Packers and more.
Makeshift Marlins 4-0 winners in return to field
The start of the Marlins' first game in nine days was delayed 40 minutes -- but the wait proved worth it, as Miami found enough power and pitching within its vastly overhauled roster to beat the Orioles 4-0 on Tuesday night.
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With the Lakers losing to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend, Mason and Ireland wondered about some of the weaknesses on this LA team. To talk more about this is ESPN's Dave McMenamin, live from the "Disney Bubble." And, a recap of what the Dodgers did over the weekend and talk on the Marlins/Cardinals COVID cases. Then, "Radio Tinder" and "Game Of Games." Plus, Crosstalk with Mychal Thompson and Allen Sliwa.
Jeter blames outbreak on 'false sense of security'
Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said players on the team grew too comfortable and became lax about social distancing and wearing masks.
Jeter asks for empathy for Marlins players with COVID-19 (1:38)
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Source: No Marlins positive for 2nd day in a row
No Marlins have tested positive for the coronavirus for a second day in a row, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The logistical challenges MLB faces with so many canceled games (1:31)
MLB's Manfred: 'We are playing. ... Not a quitter'
Rob Manfred says "players need to be better," but the MLB commissioner is confident that play will continue despite positive coronavirus tests that have led to the postponement of 17 games in 10 days.
Marlins see 2B Diaz opt out, acquire LHP in trade
Miami second baseman Isan Diaz is opting out of the 2020 season. In a separate move, the coronavirus-ravaged Marlins acquired lefty reliever Richard Bleier in a trade with the Orioles.
Source: Marlins to bus virus-stricken to Miami
According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Marlins are getting sleeper buses to take players and coaches who have tested positive back to Miami. The rest of the team will remain in Philadelphia.
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2020 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 7 | 1 | .875 | - | W6 |
| Atlanta | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4 | L2 |
| New York | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5 | L1 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.095th
Quality Starts1Tied-23rd
WHIP1.2112th
BAA.2066th
Runs3626th
Batting Average.23216th
On Base Percentage.30121st
Slugging Percentage.42310th