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"You look at scenarios, could we have played it at a different time of the year," Mattingly said. "You know, and our guys make the decision, right? And maybe it was a discussion but the conclusion they came to was that we're taking chances every day. I think it was more about the flight and kinda seeing where we're at before we fly." … [Read more...] about Miami Marlins decided in a group chat to play Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies

“We’re always concerned, you see our guys take precautions on the field. The good thing is when we see players from the other team, it’s usually on the field and outside. There’s usually a lot of distance, so you hope that protects our club,” Girardi said. “The problem is when somebody gets it inside your clubhouse and is not aware of it for a day or two and then has the ability to spread it around to a few people. It sounds like that is what happened there.” … [Read more...] about Members Of Philadelphia Phillies Reportedly Being Tested For COVID-19 Following Weekend Series With Marlins

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — One Philadelphia Phillies employee who works in the visiting clubhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus, general manager Matt Klentak said Wednesday. But all Phillies players and on-field staff tested negative for COVID-19 for a second straight day, Klentak said. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies Visiting Clubhouse Staffer Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The pitchers are right-handers Jake Arrieta, Zach Eflin, Deolis Guerra, Tommy Hunter, Trevor Kelley, Reggie McClain, Héctor Neris, Aaron Nola, Nick Pivetta, Ramón Rosso, Vince Velasquez and Zack Wheeler and left-handers José Álvarez, Austin Davis, Cole Irvin and Adam Morgan. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies Release 2020 Roster Ahead Of Season Opener

“I think it’s going to be very odd. It’s going to be like a boring Spring Training environment. Maybe for the fans watching it at home, it will feel that way. But for the players, knowing that you only have 60 games to get this thing right, I think the intensity will be there from the get-go,” said Bell. “Because in this season guess what? You can’t have a seven-game losing streak. You can’t get swept in back-to-back series because if you do, your season will be over. The intensity will be there but I feel for the teams like the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the Phils who have tremendous home-field advantages with their fans, particularly here in Philadelphia, you know what we’re like here in Philly, you know what fans bring to the table. I think that is a big miss for the Phils who can use some of that energy as they have in years past.” … [Read more...] about CBS 3’s Don Bell On Phillies Playoff Hopes: ‘Think It Will Come Down To Final Week Of Season’