Art Howe Battling Coronavirus

HOUSTON (AP) – Former major league manager and infielder Art Howe is in intensive care in a Houston hospital with the coronavirus.  The 73-year-old Howe confirmed to Houston TV station KPRC 2 Thursday night that he has been dealing with the illness since first feeling symptoms of COVID-19 on May 3.  Howe is best known as the manager of the “Moneyball” Oakland Athletics playoff teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning 600 games over seven seasons. He also managed the Astros and Mets before ending his managerial career 1,129-1,137. Howe is a Pittsburgh native and began his major league playing career with the Pirates in 1974.