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Marlins, Yankees Cancel Games After Positive Tests for Miami

At least 12 Marlins players, two coaches contract Covid-19
Phillies, who played Marlins, delay Monday’s Yankees game

The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins both cancel games due to Covid-19. Bloomberg's Brandon Kochkodin reports.Source: Bloomberg)

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By Brandon Kochkodin

July 27, 2020 at 2:02 PM UTC

Updated on

July 27, 2020 at 4:11 PM UTC

Major League Baseball on Monday lost its first two games to the persistent coronavirus pandemic, just days into the start of a truncated 60-game season.

After 12 Miami Marlins players and two coaches tested positive for Covid-19, according to ESPN, the team canceled its home opener. Shortly thereafter, the Philadelphia Phillies -- the Marlins’ opponent this past weekend -- postponed their Monday game against the New York Yankees.