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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

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

Mariners sign Shaw, place Murphy on IL ahead of opener

Jul. 23, 2020 05:02 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed right-handed pitcher Brian Shaw and placed catcher Tom Murphy on the 10-day injured list on Thursday in setting...

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