The Boston Red Sox have been celebrating home runs by giving the hitter a ride through the dugout in a laundry cart.

Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday, March 19, 2021. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via AP)Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn't expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day. Carlos Martínez struggled in his fourth start for St. Louis. DODGERS 7, RANGERS 2Julio Urías made his fourth start for Los Angeles, allowing two hits in four shutout innings, striking out three. Adrian Houser made his fourth start.

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Jacksonville native Daniel Murphy is retiring from Major League Baseball, wrapping up a 12-year career in the big leagues. Murphy, who played at Englewood High School and Jacksonville University, told SportsNet New York on Friday that he was retiring. “This is a beautiful game, and I really just feel humbled and blessed that it let me jump on the ride for a little bit,” Murphy told SNY. Murphy played seven seasons for the Mets and will be remembered the most for his time there, including a torrid postseason in 2015. But his best season came in 2016 with the Nationals where Murphy hit a career-highs in batting average (.347), home runs (25) and RBI (104).

The Astros were scheduled to spend July 4 in the nation's capital during a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Nationals. But the Nationals won every game at Minute Maid Park, with Kendrick's two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 7 putting them ahead to stay. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)Former West Nassau High School star Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honors during the Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series run. Howie Kendrick, 2019 World Series hero, has announced his retirement after 15 big league seasons. “My beloved Washington Nationals, thank you for embracing me as one of your own,” Kendrick wrote on Instagram.

Aaron Boone hit a game-ending leadoff homer in the 11th, sending New York to the World Series. 2015 WORLD SERIES GAME 5Matt Harvey and the New York Mets held a 2-0 lead, needing a win to send the Series back to Kansas City. 2016 WORLD SERIES GAME 7The Chicago Cubs led the Cleveland Indians 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth. 2019 WORLD SERIES GAME 7Too bad for Houston fans, the last time they saw Gerrit Cole throw, it was in the bullpen rather than on the mound. “I wasn’t going to pitch him unless we were going to win the World Series and have a lead,” Hinch said.

RingCentral Coliseum stands under skies darkened by wildfire smoke before the Oakland Athletics' baseball game against the Houston Astros in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. The smell of the fires wafted over the stadium as San Francisco hosted Seattle on Wednesday night and ash fell inside the ballpark this week when Oakland played. NOT SO HOTYankees star Gerrit Cole tries to end his three-game losing streak when he starts at home against Baltimore. MISSING YOUThe defending World Series champion Nationals will be without October star Howie Kendrick for a while. Last season, Kendrick was the MVP of the NL Championship Series and hit the go-ahead homer in Game 7 of the World Series.

Soto and Howie Kendrick hit back-to-back homers in Washington's five-run third inning, and Max Scherzer struck out 11 to lead the Nationals to a 10-2 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night. Trea Turner and Victor Robles had three hits apiece for Washington, which handed Scherzer (3-1) a 5-0 lead in the third. The Red Sox scored one in the ninth and loaded the bases before Ryne Harper got the last two outs. The Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak and sent the Red Sox to their fourth loss in five games; it's Boston's worst start since the Great Depression. Red Sox: RHP Chris Mazza (0-1) starts in the second game of the series.

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. But he also looked healthy all the while a wonderful sign for the Washington Nationals. Scherzer showed no effects of hamstring trouble, navigating heavy traffic early for his first win this season, and Trea Turner hit a record-breaking leadoff homer to help Washington beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Tuesday night. Scherzer lasted six innings and threw only 45 pitches over his final four to finish with 105. The Mets hadn't announced a starter to replace Michael Wacha, who went on the injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation.

The Blue Jays are the home team in the game. They love to win and they love to celebrate.Toronto batted in the bottom of each inning, wore its white uniforms, played its walk-up music and blared OK Blue Jays, the club's traditional seventh-inning stretch staple. The Blue Jays will be using a minor league ballpark Buffalo, but thats still being upgraded to host major league games. Blue Jays: SS Bo Bichette (left hamstring) and OF Randal Grichuk (back tightness) sat out again. UP NEXTWith Stephen Strasburg out, RHP Erick Fedde (0-0, 2.25) will fill in again Thursday, facing Blue Jays LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (0-0, 5.79).

The New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals kneel while holding a black ribbon to honor Black Lives Matter before playing an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. before the start of the first inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. Players from both clubs wore T-shirts saying Black Lives Matter during batting practice, and the letters BLM were stenciled into the back of the mound at the center of the diamond. In a poignant reference to the racial reckoning happening in the U.S., players and other members of both teams held a long black ribbon while standing spaced out along the two foul lines. That followed a series of videos: about Black Lives Matter, showing major league players such as New Yorks Aaron Judge and Washingtons Howie Kendrick; about the Nationals postseason run; about the COVID-19 outbreak.

The San Francisco Giants suspended workouts at Oracle Park as they awaited the results of weekend tests for the coronavirus. Rodriguez, who broke out in 2019 as a star, and Red Sox prospect Bobby Dalbec tested positive for the virus. Manager Ron Roenicke said it is just unfortunate the positive test could jeopardize Rodriguezs chances to start on opening day. Also, the Kansas City Royals announced right-hander Brad Keller and first baseman Ryan OHearn had positive tests and gave the team permission to announce the results. Some Washington players did not take part in workouts, including Starlin Castro, Juan Soto, Howie Kendrick and Victor Robles.

The Astros were scheduled to spend July 4 in the nation's capital during a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Nationals. Houston won all three games at Nationals Park last October. The Associated Press looks at some of the sporting events that had been scheduled the week of June 29-July 5:WORLD SERIES REMATCH: The Houston Astros were scheduled to spend July 4 in the nation's capital during a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals. Houston won all three games at Nationals Park last October. WASH IN TEXAS: Ron Washington is the winningest manager for the Rangers, and led them to their only two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)NEW YORK Gerrit Cole could make his New York Yankees debut in a tasty opening-day treat for fans, facing Juan Soto and World Series champion Washington at Nationals Park. The Yankees and Nationals are set meet when the virus-delayed season begins next month, a person familiar with the game told The Associated Press on Saturday. He pitched the Houston Astros past the Nationals 7-1 last October for a 3-2 edge in the World Series. The Yankees and Nationals met twice this year, including New Yorks 6-3 win on March 12 on the final day before MLB stopped spring training because of the virus outbreak. The Yankees are hopeful that slugger Aaron Judge has fully recovered from a rib injury that bothered him during spring training in Florida.

Major League Baseball has proposed expanding the playoff field from 10 teams to as many as 16 for this year and next season. Now comes a proposal certain to truly upend the sport: Up to 16 playoff teams. But to some, an expansion from 10 playoff clubs to 16 would mean the end of civilization. I dont think many players would be, either.To say that 16 of 30 teams are playoff teams, he said, youve got to raise the bar higher than that.Other sports are accustomed to a plethora of postseason hopefuls. Veteran skipper Bobby Valentine is OK with extra playoff teams -- with a caveat.

Washington's Howie Kendrick, a former star at West Nassau High and St. Johns River State College, celebrates his two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 7f the 2019 World Series. Kendrick hit .333 with four doubles and four RBIs in a League Championship Series sweep of St. Louis, earning MVP. He was 5 for 22 with one RBI in the World Series when he came to the plate in the seventh inning of Game 7. Kendrick swung over a curveball at the knees and drove a cutter on the low, outside corner down the right field line. He's also the only player 36 or older to hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning or later of a winner-take-all postseason game.

Washington's Howie Kendrick, who graduated from West Nassau High School, celebrates after Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. and various players' names, enjoying every moment of a seven-run outburst that would, eventually, propel their city to its first World Series appearance in 86 years. Houston leads the best-of-seven AL Championship Series 2-1 after winning Game 3 at New York 4-1 Tuesday. The last time the World Series came to the nation's capital was 1933, when the Washington Senators lost to the New York Giants in five games. The Nationals became the fourth team to reach the World Series after being 12 games under .500.

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Austin Hays, a JU product, makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Omar Narvaez during the ninth inning of a Sept. 20 game. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 89 runs scored. LF Ben Gamel, Bishop Kenny, Brewers, Hitting .249 with 7 HR, 33 RBI. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Baltimore has been woeful, but Hays' performance since his call-up has been stellar. Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, Hitting .231 with 3 HR, 13 RBI.

Orioles center fielder Austin Hays leaps at the wall, catching a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 88 runs scored. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, On a tear since promotion, with a career night on Thursday. Austin Hays. pic.twitter.com/PZ5JpnxjOJ Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 20, 20192B Howie Kendrick, West Nassau/SJRSC, Nationals, Just an unreal season for the 36-year-old Kendrick, who raised his average to .343.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 88 runs scored. LF Ben Gamel, Bishop Kenny, Brewers, Hitting .255 with 7 HR, 31 RBI. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Hitting .250 with an RBI after promotion on Sept. 7. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 1-1 with 6.98 ERA, 16 Ks in 19.1 IP in the bigs. P Alex McRae, JU, Pirates, Is 0-3 with 8.41 ERA in 20.1 IP in MLB this season.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .282 with 29 HR and 85 RBI. OF Austin Slater, Bolles, Giants, Hitting .276 with 4 HR, 20 RBI in 46 games in the bigs. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 4-3 in the minors this season with 45 Ks in 66 IP, 3.82 ERA. Was 0-3 with 9.98 ERA in 15.1 IP in MLB this season. OF Myles Straw, SJRSC, Astros, Hitting .319 with 30 RBI, HR at Triple-A Round Rock.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .286 with 28 HR, 81 RBI. Hitting .283 with 11 HR, 62 RBI. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 3-3 in the minors this season with 38 Ks in 60 IP, 4.05 ERA. Was 0-3 with 9.98 ERA in 15.1 IP in MLB this season. OF Myles Straw, SJRSC, Astros, Hitting .315 with 27 RBI, HR at Triple-A Round Rock.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .283 with 25 HR, 69 RBI, although had a difficult week at the plate (one hit, six Ks). This is his fourth stint in the majors this season as he's been bouncing between Texas and Triple-A Nashville. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Moved to 5-2 with a win over the Royals last week where he whiffed seven. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Was reassigned back to Triple-A Syracuse after picking up his first MLB win. 2B Daniel Murphy, Englewood/JU, Rockies, After an early injury and challenging start, Murphy is climbing back to the .300 mark.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .290 with 25 HR, 68 RBI. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Is 4-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 65 Ks in 42.1 IP. 2B Howie Kendrick, West Nassau/SJRSC, Hitting .310 with 12 HR, 49 RBI, 13 2Bs. OF Austin Slater, Bolles, Giants, Has cooled off since spectacular start, but still solid (.255, 3 HR, 13 RBI). P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Is 7-7 with a 4.63 ERA and 98 Ks in 13 IP.

Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .288 with 22 HR, 60 RBI. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Improved to 2-2 with 40 Ks, 4.44 ERA after a win over the Royals on Wednesday. P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Is 5-7 with a 4.31 ERA and 82 Ks in 87.2 IP. Others who have been on MLB rosters this seasonP Kyle Bird, Clay/Flagler College, Rangers, Is 1-0 with 2 saves, 1.64 ERA, 28 Ks in 22 IP in Triple A Nashville. P Alex McRae, JU, Pirates, Is 5-5 in Triple A Indianapolis with 66 Ks in 71.2 IP.

Former Sandalwood pitcher Sean Reid-Foley was called up to the big leagues by the Blue Jays this week. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Batting average held at .286 for second straight update. RP Darren ODay, Bishop Kenny, Braves, On the 60-day injured list and no closer to a return from right forearm soreness. Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, Remains on 10-day injured list with a right ankle injury. P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Off the injured list.