ESPN|Marly Rivera: Arguably the ALs best relief pitcher, Aroldis Chapman has actually been cleared to go back to the Yankees after passing MLBs requirements for COVID-19 recovery. The group announced the flamethrower had actually tested positive back on July 11, and although information of Chapmans condition were kept rather quiet, he has actually checked unfavorable twice and been renewed through the leagues standards and rejoined the teams bullpen in the house opener versus Boston.
Jeff Passan: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, on the heels of a disorderly week in baseball, informed MLBPA head Tony Clark that the league might shut down if players cant better manage the spread of COVID-19. A full 20% of the league was on the sidelines last night following favorable tests ahead of the Brewers-Cardinals video game, and issues are increasing on all sides about the expediency of pulling this season off just one week in.
New York Post|Jared Schwartz: Astros owner Jim Crane is still upset at the treatment of his club following the sign-stealing discoveries over the winter season. The Houston employer revealed indignation on Friday that his team “took the bullet” for other cheating teams like the Red Sox and Yankees, feeling the Astros were the only group penalized for violating league guidelines.
Randy Miller: As if to mock the above link, as one crucial Yankee reducer returns, another is at least temporarily sidelined. Tommy Kahnle underwent an MRI Friday afternoon after grumbling of forearm tightness. The righthander was significantly not available on Thursday night versus the Orioles and major missed out on time would be a serious concern for him and the squad.
