Five days earlier, Sanchez had suddenly threatened to resign, after far-right forces published unsubstantiated allegations of corruption targeting Sánchez’ wife, Begoña Gómez.
Jesús Sánchez hit a massive solo homer and an RBI single, helping the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Sunday. Sánchez, Luis Arraez, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Nick Fortes each had two hits as Miami salvaged a split of the four-game series. The last-place Marlins are 6-8 since they opened the season with nine consecutive losses.
An Argentinos Juniors defender broke his left leg on Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires. Luciano Sánchez, 29, suffered the serious injury after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil's Fluminense. The former Real Madrid player was sent off in tears as the Argentinian screamed on the pitch, surrounded by concerned players on both teams.