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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

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler Apr. 25, 2021 05:33 PM 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)
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays play home opener in new Florida nest

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 10:20 PM 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

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 PM 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

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

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

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

FILE - Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after a 3-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last regular season home baseball game, in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Springer hit two home runs during the game. Spring is a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
AL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Toronto Blue Jays closing pitcher A.J. Cole and manager Charlie Montoyo celebrate a win over the Philadelphia Phillies following the second game of a baseball doubleheader, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Jays' Montoyo says free agents asking about Toronto status

Dec. 18, 2020 04:36 PM EST

FILE - In this April 9, 2015, file photo, home plate umpire Seth Buckminster signals for the pitch as Buffalo Bisons batter Josh Thole (22) steps into the box during a Triple-A baseball game between the Bisons and Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File
Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic

By Rob Gillies Jul. 24, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants' Alex Dickerson, right, celebrates with third base coach Ron Wotus after hitting a home run off of Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice

By Ben Walker Jul. 22, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, talks with teammate Joe Panik (2) during MLB training baseball action in Toronto on Monday, July 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Freeman's return will be closely watched after virus fight

By David Brandt Jul. 22, 2020 02:32 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives instructions to players during an intrasquad baseball game Monday, July 6, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters

By David Brandt Jul. 10, 2020 06:01 PM EDT