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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

By Dennis Georgatos May. 21, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (56) gets a kiss from an unidentified woman after he threw a no-hitter in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Seattle. The Tigers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Turnbull twirls 5th no-hitter of MLB season, Tigers top M's

By Tim Booth May. 19, 2021 01:42 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, center right, is congratulated after pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves at the end of the second baseball game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

By George Henry Apr. 25, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

By Bobby Bancroft Apr. 18, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, center, works against Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, Oakland, Calif. Fans at RingCentral Coliseum were back at the ballpark for the first time since the 2019 season, and were seated in separate "seating pods" under a reduced stadium capacity policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Opening Day: Snow, stars, fans and a virus postponement

By Ben Walker Apr. 01, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Brendan Rodgers, right, celebrates with C.J. Chron (25) after they both scored off of a home run hit by Rodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Gallo's early power surge brings hope for big 2021 season

By David Brandt Mar. 11, 2021 03:39 PM EST

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2021 05:47 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks Madison Bumgarner throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, July 29, 2020, file photo. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks — and the final year of his current contract — under a substantial amount of scrutiny. The Diamondbacks are hoping left-hander Madison Bumgarner can turn into the top-of-the-rotation starter they wanted him to be when he signed an $85 million, five-year deal before last season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens

By Steve Megargee Feb. 17, 2021 05:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:52 AM EST

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver looks at the baseball after giving up a home run to the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
D-backs avoid salary arbitration with Weaver, Kelly

Jan. 15, 2021 11:20 PM EST

FILE - U.S. Postal Service worker Tionne Eitz holds a foul ball gift in Alameda, Calif., in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. Catching a foul ball is one of baseball’s everlasting charms. But with no fans in the park -- in Oakland and San Francisco -- and plenty of balls landing in the seats, AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley had an idea. Gather the balls and give them away. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley, File)
Odd became normal: sports’ masked road trip to the unknown

Fred Lief Dec. 28, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Arizona Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Bumgarner gets 1st win in final start for D-backs, 11-3

By John Marshall Sep. 27, 2020 06:17 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 01:20 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Anderson reaches back to catch a popup by Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5

By Joe Stiglich Sep. 05, 2020 01:37 AM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition baseball game Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic

By Steven Wine Jul. 21, 2020 12:40 AM EDT