>Two Cubs Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus
(Chicago, IL) — The Cubs are revealing that two game-day employees have contracted coronavirus. Multiple reports say the workers tested positive after attending a training session at Wrigley Field on March 8th. One was hospitalized and the other is recovering at home. The team has offered support to both employees. The Cubs closed their Chicago facilities after Major League Baseball postponed Opening Day to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The league and the MLB Players Association are hoping to start the season in early June.
>>Ex-Card Jim Edmonds Gets Tested For Coronavirus
(Undated) — Former Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds is waiting to hear whether he has coronavirus. The St. Louis broadcaster posted on Instagram that he underwent tests Saturday for COVID-19 after he felt “super sick.” He posted a video saying that he had tested positive for pneumonia and is awaiting word on other exams. The eight-time Gold Glove Award-winner and four-time All-Star played 18 seasons in the majors with the Cards, Angels, Padres, Cubs, Brewers and Reds. He was elected by the fans to the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Fame.
>>Blues Play-By-Play Announcer John Kelly Tests Positive For Coronavirus
(St. Louis, MO) — The Blues are confirming that play-by-play broadcaster John Kelly tested positive for coronavirus. The team says the FOX Sports Midwest announcer has been in self-quarantine since March 13th and is now feeling strong and symptom free. Kelly has been the Blues’ play-by-play broadcaster since 2006. The NHL season is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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