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Israel first baseman Danny Valencia, left holds United States' Eric Filia, right, on first base during a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Valencia's shoes show a pattern of the Star of David. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
MLB vets immerse in Jewish heritage, build Israel baseball

By Ronald Blum Jul. 31, 2021 05:44 AM EDT

United States' Eric Filia (5) celebrates his home run with Todd Frazier (25) during the fourth inning against Venezuela in an Americas qualifying tournament baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Crystal Vander Weit/TCPalm.com via AP)
Better baseball players have less chance for Olympic gold

By Ronald Blum Jun. 30, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 07:42 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber, third from right, celebrates with catcher Kyle Higashioka, second from right, and the rest of the team after throwing a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 03:46 AM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Nats player tests positive; Davis out for year

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins is tagged out by New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu while attempting to steal second during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Judge hits 2 more homers vs O's, sends Yankees to 5-4 win

By Todd Karpovich May. 14, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles' Freddy Galvis follows through on a two-run home run during the eigth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Orioles use pair of late homers to rally past Mariners 5-3

By Tim Booth May. 04, 2021 01:21 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 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 - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the second inning of a baseball game in Baltimore. The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to sign veteran right-hander Félix Hernández to a minor league contract, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Hernández won an AL Cy Young Award, two ERA titles and made six All-Star teams over 15 seasons with Seattle before becoming a free agent last offseason. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Orioles to sign RHP Félix Hernández to minor league deal

Feb. 03, 2021 09:34 PM EST

Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins, left, celebrates with Ryan Mountcastle (6) and Austin Hays after the team's 13-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Orioles show progress in second year of rebuild under Elias

By David Ginsburg Sep. 28, 2020 12:21 PM EDT

San Diego Padres center fielder Wil Myers, center, keeps his distance as other members of the Padres walk into the stands for a team meeting after their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants was postponed Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in San Diego, after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres pause after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Sep. 06, 2020 11:34 PM EDT