Even for a sport that promotes high heat, Saturday was a scorcher across the major leagues. The National Weather Service said it was part of “a dangerous heat wave” gripping much of the United States. From the Northeast through the Midwest, no player, manager or umpire was spared as temperatures soared in big league broilers. “I told Chance, ‘Do not go outside until the game starts,’” Hyde said. “I told Chance, I don’t want him hustling on and off the field.

Source: thestar July 21, 2019 01:41 UTC