The Associated PressSo far in MLB, West is best at avoiding COVID-19 disruption
It was a rarity at the time and provided a very 2020-style photo op: Oakland's masked first baseman Matt Olson chatting with Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, who was also masked as he prepared to run the bases. When it comes to Major League Baseball's ongoing fight to avoid COVID-19, it's the West that's had the most success. ''I'm very excited about what's happening here in the West,'' Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said.
The Associated PressWorld Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to make 2020 debut Sunday
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The Associated PressCardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
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NBC Sports ChicagoCubs game postponed, Cardinals have at least one new positive COVID-19 test
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The GuardianOakland A’s bench coach apologizes for 'Nazi salute' in dugout
* Ryan Christenson says: ‘I made a mistake and will not deny it’ * Bench coach apologies for ‘racist and horrible salute’ after win * Friday’s Cubs-Cards game postponed after eighth positive testOakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson has apologized after making a gesture which the Major League Baseball team said “looked like a Nazi salute” following Thursday’s 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.Christenson raised his arm to make the gesture as players walked off the field. Closer Liam Hendriks pushed Christenson’s hand down and bumped his forearm, before the 46-year-old coach turned around and raised his arm a second time.“I made a mistake and will not deny it,” Christenson said in a statement posted to Twitter.> We take this time to introduce you to Oakland A’s bench coach Ryan Christenson ... who likely saw his last day on an MLB field > > W ... T ... F?!?! (@1053TheFan @1053SS @RJChoppy) pic.twitter.com/RlNbeRgjeo> > — T̷R̷O̷Y̷ ̷H̷U̷G̷H̷E̷S̷ (@TommySledge) August 7, 2020“Today in the dugout I greeted players with a gesture that was offensive. In the world today of Covid, I adapted our elbow bump, which we do after wins, to create some distance with the players.“My gesture unintentionally resulted in a racist and horrible salute that I do not believe in. What I did is unacceptable and I deeply apologize.”Christenson clarified the gesture was unintentional to the San Francisco Chronicle.“Obviously I wasn’t doing that intentionally,” he said. “I just blacked out, my mind wasn’t there and I spaced out. I’m sure it looks terrible. I did it, but it was not intentional. I don’t know what more to say.”The team said in the statement they were deeply sorry over the incident.> pic.twitter.com/JSWLCJcmca> > — Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 7, 2020“This is incredibly offensive, especially in these times when we as a club and so many other are working to expose and address racial inequities in our country,” they said.Christenson, 46, played eight major league seasons with the Athletics, Diamondbacks, Brewers and Rangers, then joined Oakland as a bench coach in 2018.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaPhillies fans who angered Aaron Boone clown Yankees manager for complaining to umps
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NBC Sports WashingtonOakland Athletics bench coach addresses celebration that resembled Nazi gesture
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Headlines
- Cardinals' return to action postponed after another positive COVID-19 test
- Ex-Angels employee Eric Kay indicted for distributing fentanyl to Tyler Skaggs
- A's bench coach says apparent postgame Nazi salute gesture was unintentional
- Report: MLB threatening to suspend players for violating COVID-19 rules
- Manfred: Coronavirus plan can work, outbreaks due to 'deviations' from protocol
Yahoo Sports MLB Experts
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | .750 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| AL Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | .769 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.5 | |
| 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 |