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Ken Rosenthal
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One scenario under discussion, according to source with direct knowledge: Marlins, Phillies would quarantine for undetermined period. Yankees would travel to Baltimore and play Orioles on Wednesday and Thursday. Marlins, Phillies would try to make up postponed games later.

 

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Jon Heyman
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Phillies are being tested again today after playing three games with the Marlins over the weekend. In tests that came back today, only one Phillies staff member was positive (and no players).

 

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Jon Heyman
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Current plan is for Phillies to be off until Friday, Marlins to be off until Monday and for Yankees to play at Baltimore Wednesday and Thursday.

 

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Bob Nightengale
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Juan Soto has not had any positive tests since the original one on July 23, #Nats manager Davey Martinez says. Still, he has not been cleared by #MLB protocols to play. MLB's tests also reveal there has been no positive tests by any team besides the #Marlins since last Thursday.

 

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Bob Nightengale
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Dusty Baker is returning to manage the #Astros in 2021, the Astros announce, and they also have picked up the options for 3B coach Gary Pettis and pitching coach Brent Strom.

 

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Jon Heyman
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Very nice. So Dusty will have a chance at 2,000 wins next year.

 

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Ken Rosenthal
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Union also raised the issue of full pay for the Marlins if they play fewer than 60 games, but the league was not prepared to make that commitment, a source says.

 

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Bob Nightengale
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#Dodgers manager Dave Robert said that he got a call from #MLB officials and expects a decision soon on discipline for Joe Kelly. He also said MLB officials "weren't pleased'' with players and staff not observing the social distance protocols

 

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Ken Rosenthal
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The eight-game suspension for Joe Kelly in a 60-game season is the equivalent of a 22-game suspension in a 162-game season. Seems…harsh.

 

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