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Watch now: MLB Early Whiteboard Summary: Shane Bieber Sets Indians Opening Day Record with 14 K’s (2:10) On Friday night in Oakland (OAK 7, LAA 3), the new additional innings rule was used for the first time in baseball history. MLB implemented the rule, which places a running back at …

By Matt YoungHouston Chronicle Updated 11:44 pm CDT, Friday July 24, 2020 PHOTOS: More of the opening day victory for the Astros Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley celebrates with Jose Altuve after his three-run homer during the MLB opening day fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on Friday, July 24, …

Zion Williamson has returned to the Disney bubble, the New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday. The rookie star left Orlando to deal with a family situation, but was tested for coronavirus daily while away. It never tested positive. Therefore, you only need to quarantine for four days before you are eligible …

A socially distanced Bill Murray performing similar tasks during the 2016 Cubs World Series race.Photo: Patrick Gorski / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the first major sports concern to attempt a comeback this year, Major League Baseball is testing a variety of strategies to simulate the Old World, prior …

TribLIVE’s daily and weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and the information you need, right to your inbox. When Derek Shelton was first introduced, the rookie captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of the moment it took half a century to prepare for and nothing he had …