Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game postponed due to COVID-19 issues

July 15 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees' second-half opener against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night was postponed after three Yankees players tested positive for COVID-19. Yankees pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Wandy Peralta were confirmed as COVID-19 positive and placed in MLB's health and safety protocols. According to ESPN, Aaron Judge, Kyle Higashioka and Gio Urshela also are in the league's protocols.