Category: MLB

2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak

2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
MIAMI (AP) — Two major league games scheduled for Monday night have been postponed as the Miami Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. The Marlins’ home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New York Yankees’ game at Philadelphia. The Yankees would have been in the same clubhouse the Marlins used last weekend. Major League Baseball announced the cancellation of both games about 7 1/5 hours before the scheduled first pitch, saying additional COVID-19 testing was being conducted.

Bucs Beat Cards. Shelton Gets First Win as Major League Skipper

By JEFF MELNICK Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Derek Shelton staged baseball’s first major, socially distanced umpire argument, then got his first victory as a big league manager as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. Shelton came out to argue with plate umpire Jordan Baker in the third inning after pitcher Derek Holland was ejected from the dugout for arguing balls and strikes. Shelton pulled a gaiter over his face as he left the dugout, and Baker pulled a face mask out of his pocket and held it to his face as Shelton argued from about six feet away. Baker let Shelton say his peace, and the first-year skipper was not ejected.

Cards beat Bucs 5-4 in opener

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched seven solid innings, Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals opened the season by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4. Tyler O’Neill and Dexter Fowler added solo homers for St. Louis in the first game of an unprecedented 60-game season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic. Flaherty, who went 7-2 with an 0.91 ERA over his final 15 regular season starts last year, did not give up a run until Jacob Stallings hit two-out, two-run single just under the glove of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in the seventh.

Shelton Brings Positivity and Grit to Pirates

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — First-year Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton will have a homecoming of sorts when the club opens the 2020 season in St. Louis. Shelton grew up in southern Illinois and his parent’s first date was to a St. Louis Cardinals game. The former minor league catcher spent 14 seasons as a major league assistant before the Pirates hired him to replace Clint Hurdle last fall. The 49-year-old Shelton has won his players over with his upbeat attitude and his focus while trying to manage in the middle of a global pandemic.

Cleveland Indians to Meet with Native Americans on Potential New Name

Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American leaders as they consider changing the name of their franchise for the first time since 1915. Owner Paul Dolan gave more details on the steps the team is taking taking toward a potential name change amid a national movement to remove racist symbols and monuments. Earlier this week, Dolan met with Cleveland’s players and manager Terry Francona to discuss their views on a potential name change as well as other issues such as social justice and race relations. Dolan said the team will meet with Native American groups in “the coming weeks.”

Blue Jays at PNC Park? Not So Fast. PA Department of Health Dept. Says No!!

TORONTO (AP) — The state of Pennsylvania won’t allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Health made the announcement Wednesday.

“In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in southwestern Pennsylvania,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “To add travelers to this region for any reason, including for professional sports events, risks residents, visitors and members of both teams. We know that this virus does not discriminate, and can even make professional athletes very sick. We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.”

Earlier, two other officials said an agreement to share the stadium with the Pirates was pending state approval. Canada denied the Blue Jays’ request to play in Toronto because the regular-season schedule would require frequent travel back and forth from the United States, where COVID-19 cases are surging. Canada has flattened the epidemic curve.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as this story continues to develop

Pirates Game Moved up to 5:05 PM Due to Weather Concerns

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Tonight’s final exhibition game between the Pittsburgh  Pirates and Cleveland Indians is being moved from 7:05 to 5:05 pm due to weather concerns.

The game will no be televised and and can be heard on the Pirates Radio Network and on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP , 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM.

No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto

No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays won’t play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada’s government doesn’t think it’s safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has flattened the curve of virus infections, while the U.S. is one of the world’s hardest-hit countries. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Saturday the federal government had denied the Blue Jays’ request to play at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays’ spring training facility is in Florida, which is a virus hotspot. The team has been examining the possibility of playing in Buffalo, New York.

Bucco Rewind Games Announced!!!

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the remainder of the Bucco Rewind Series of Games.  You can listen to the games on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM. It all gets under way with Game 7 of the 1960 World Series Thursday March 26, 2020 at 1 pm. The entire schedule and dates are below:

Thursday, 3/26 – 1PM  – 1960 World Series Game 7 

 Monday, 3/30 – 8PM –  1990 NLCS Game 5

 Thursday, 4/2 – 1PM – Wildcard 10/1/13

 Wednesday, 4/8– 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 1

 Monday, 4/13 – 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 4

 Wednesday, 4/15 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 2

 Monday, 4/20 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 5

 Wednesday, 4/22 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 6

 Monday, 4/27 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 7

Wednesday, April 29 –  8PM – TBD

Beaver County Radio Announces Bucco Re-wind, Game 7 of the 1960 World Series March 2\6, 2020 at 1 pm.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Radio along with the Pittsburgh Pirates Radio Network announce Bucco rewind. Bucco rewind will be a replay of games of the past that are important in Pittsburgh Pirates history.

The first game is this Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2020, at 1pm. We go back in time to 1960 and Game 7 of the World Series. The Bucs took on the Yankees. One of the most magical days in baseball history as Pirate Bill Mazeroski hit a walk off home run in extra innings to make the Pirates the 1960 Major League Baseball Champions.

The second game will be Monday, March 30, 2020 at 8pm and the Pirates have not released the full schedule and games that will be broadcast at this point.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for when the full schedule is revealed.