MLB World Series
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) is congratulated by Max Muncy (13) after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

By Greg Beacham Apr. 09, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

An electronic sign encouraging mask wearing is seen at Nationals Stadium, after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. The entire season-opening three-game series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was called off on Friday after three players for the 2019 World Series champions tested positive for COVID-19.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
'Crisis management': Nats' COVID outbreak scraps Mets series

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 02, 2021 12:51 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Brian Snitker, left, and Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Girardi meet before an opening day baseball game, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 01, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches from the dugout as his team plays the Boston Red Sox in a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Braves have eyes on the prize after just missing out in 2020

By Paul Newberry Mar. 17, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) gets a visit from White Sox catcher Jonathan Lucroy, right, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
White Sox set sights on championship following breakout year

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 17, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Twins pitcher Rich Hill throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Rich Hill is frank when he talks about why he’s excited to join the Tampa Bay Rays. “The opportunity to win — and win now,” the 40-year-old left-hander, who’s chasing a World Series championship that’s eluded him during a major league career that spans portions of 16 seasons with nine other teams, said.(AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
Rich Hill hopes to help Rays take winning to another level

By Fred Goodall Feb. 19, 2021 03:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, in Pittsburgh. Free agent right-hander Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old is back with the AL champions after missing all of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season after having surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome when he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Chris Archer finalizes 1-year, $6.5 million deal with Rays

Feb. 09, 2021 05:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. A person with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Associated Press that left-hander Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract. The deal is pending the successful completion of a physical exam. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 27, 2021 03:56 PM EST

FILE - In this June 13, 2016, file photo, Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis throws during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Reliever Wade Davis is returning to the Kansas City Royals, the team he helped pitch to the 2015 World Series title. Davis and the Royals agreed Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old right-hander will go to spring training trying to earn a spot on the major league roster. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Wade Davis returns to Royals, gets minor league contract

Jan. 20, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Hall of Fame and former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda passed away at the age of 93. Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda cutout prior to a MLB baseball game on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 23, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93

By Beth Harris Jan. 08, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 28, 2020 12:48 AM EST

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski talks before the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Dombrowski as president of baseball operations, according to two people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Dombrowski hired as Phils' president of baseball operations

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 10, 2020 09:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario jogs in during the baseball team's game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Twins declined Wednesday, Dec. 2, to offer a 2021 contract to Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum Dec. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EST

World Series champion Dodgers issue layoffs

Nov. 18, 2020 10:56 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers issued layoffs in the organization Wednesday as a result of revenue losses sustained during...

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations. The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 17, 2020 05:17 PM EST

San Francisco Giants' Drew Smyly, rear, pitches against Colorado Rockies' Raimel Tapia during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract

By Paul Newberry Nov. 16, 2020 06:59 PM EST

FILE - In this 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash poses for a photo. Cash was named AL manager of the year Tuesday night, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

By Jay Cohen Nov. 10, 2020 07:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for return to field

By Ronald Blum Nov. 06, 2020 04:09 PM EST