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Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez watches his ball after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

By Tom Withers May. 11, 2021 09:14 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Fans walk past cactuses at Surprise Stadium before a spring training baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Jedd Gyorko (5) walks back to the dugout after an at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Brewers have declined 2021 options on infielders Jedd Gyorko and Eric Sogard as well as outfielder Ben Gamel. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175

By Ronald Blum Oct. 30, 2020 09:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy, below, is forced out at second asGavin Lux attempts to throw out A.J. Pollock at first during an intrasquad baseball game Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Los Angeles. Pollock was safe at first. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails

By David Ginsburg Jul. 17, 2020 12:17 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow throws during baseball practice Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

By Charles Odum Jul. 14, 2020 06:59 PM EDT