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2 Cardinals test positive; 6 teams idle because of virus

By STEVEN WINE

MIAMI (AP) — Six major league teams were idle Friday because of the coronavirus, with a Cardinals-Brewers game the latest to be postponed as a spread of infection threatened to overtake efforts to play ball.

Milwaukee’s home opener was called off hours before the first pitch after two St. Louis players tested positive for COVID-19.

“TV Show suggestions please,” tweeted Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty, one of an increasing number of players who found themselves with unexpected free time a. . .