Henrik Lundqvist is abandoning a long-shot attempt to return from open-heart surgery in time to play for the Washington Capitals this season after a checkup last week showed some inflammation.
The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto scheduled for Sunday at the Blue Jays’ temporary home in Florida was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Aug. 10 at Anaheim, California.
Marcus Stroman was unhappy the New York Mets began Sunday’s game against the visiting Miami Marlins in a steady rain, which interrupted his outing after nine pitches.
The Vancouver Canucks’ anticipated return to work has been delayed at least another day. The NHL announced Sunday that due to an additional Canucks player being in the league’s COVID-19 protocols, the team’s practice facilities will not open until Monday at the earliest.