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MLB returns ball kids to foul lines

Major League Baseball has adjusted its policy for bat-and-ball kids this summer, clearing the way for ball boys and girls…

July 22, 2020

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Pennsylvania won’t allow Blue Jays to play at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park

Toronto without a home on eve of Opening Day

July 22, 2020

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Father watches son play for Rockies at home in Texas

Colorado outfielder’s father with ALS gets special seat at game

July 21, 2020

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Braves remove ‘Chop On’ sign, slogan, but no call on chant

Atlanta Braves fans do the tomahawk chop during the ninth inning of a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants…

July 20, 2020

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Dr. Fauci to throw 1st pitch at Yankees-Nationals opener in DC

The Washington Nationals announced Monday that Fauci — a self-described fan of the reigning World Series champions — accepted the…

July 20, 2020

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Pandemic MLB exhibition games have make-it-up-as-you-go feel

The first inning ended at Dodger Stadium without Los Angeles making a single out Sunday night, a game went to…

July 20, 2020

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Play ball? Experts send mixed signals on MLB 60-game season

Umpire Carlos Torres (37) sanitizes his hands between batters during an Atlanta Braves intrasquad baseball game in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press…

July 20, 2020

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Daniel Bard makes Rockies roster after seven-year absence

Pitcher has found mental strength to match arm

July 17, 2020

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MLB’s testing sweep brings some success but optics are issue

Yasiel Puig signed with the Atlanta Braves earlier this week. Friday, it was revealed he tested positive for COVID-19.Tony Dejak/Associated…

July 17, 2020

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Rockies Preview: Ready to rake at the plate

Pitching must rise for a playoff chase

July 14, 2020

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Charlie Blackmon returns to Rockies after COVID-19

All-Star ‘feels great’

July 14, 2020

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Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname

Philip Yenyo, left, executive director of the American Indians Movement for Ohio, talks with a Cleveland Indians fan before a…

July 14, 2020

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New extra-inning format stirs debate

plot strategy

July 10, 2020

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No high-fives? No spitting? MLBers adjust in COVID world

A different landscape for players to navigate

July 10, 2020

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MLB releases 2021 schedule

30 teams to open on April 1

July 9, 2020

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MLB players get a peek at playing without fans

Spitting banned in COVID-19 age

July 9, 2020

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Games are restarting, but few media members will be there

Reporters kept at distance from teams

July 8, 2020

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More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during baseball practice at Progressive Field on Monday in Cleveland.Ron Schwane/Associated Press On Tuesday,…

July 7, 2020

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Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11

The clubs will play at Citi Field in a game sure to be full of emotions for the city that’s…

July 7, 2020

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Safe at home? Off-field behavior decisive for MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, right, talks with starting pitcher Walker Buehler during the restart of baseball spring…

July 7, 2020

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Red Sox hammered by claims of racism, sexual abuse

“Torii Hunter’s experience is real,” the team said in a June 10 Twitter post, adding that there were at least…

July 7, 2020

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Nationals, Astros, Cardinals cancel workouts over coronavirus testing delay

Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez, left, and bullpen coach Henry Blanco walk together during a baseball training camp workout at…

July 7, 2020

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MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays

The Minnesota Twins run drills on Target Field at a baseball camp Monday in Minneapolis.Bruce Kluckhorn/Associated Press file By the…

July 7, 2020

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Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for considering name changes

Trump tweeted, “They name teams out of STRENGTH, not weakness, but now the Washington Redskins & Cleveland Indians, two fabled…

July 7, 2020