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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (56) gets a kiss from an unidentified woman after he threw a no-hitter in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Seattle. The Tigers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Turnbull twirls 5th no-hitter of MLB season, Tigers top M's

By Tim Booth May. 19, 2021 01:42 AM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo hits a one-run single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Grossman, Tigers recover to hand Royals 9th straight loss

By Matt Schoch May. 11, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley is greeted in the dugout after he scored on a single by Taylor Jones during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0

By Chris Talbott Apr. 18, 2021 12:08 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

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

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes the ball from starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he is relieved during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Astros return core after coming a win shy of World Series

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 17, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Astros boost rotation with Odorizzi's lare deal

By Krisie Rieken Mar. 08, 2021 09:43 PM EST

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By The Associated Press Feb. 20, 2021 12:00 AM EST
Today in History Today is Saturday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2021. There are 314 days left in the year. Today’s...

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

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

Oct. 20, 2020 05:44 PM EDT

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. walks out to the infield for the national anthem before Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Say goodnight to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

By Greg Beacham Oct. 18, 2020 01:11 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman heads to third with a triple during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 11:26 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, center, is helped off the field after fouling a pitch off his leg during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 15, 2020 11:19 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills is swarmed by teammates after throwing a no hitter at a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Cubs won 12-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cubs' Mills throws MLB's 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over MIL

By Rich Rovito Sep. 13, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, right, high-fives Will Smith after Taylor hit a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans

By Beth Harris Sep. 12, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker scores during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's

By Jordan Godwin Aug. 15, 2020 12:51 AM EDT

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
AP study: MLB average salary under $1.3M; Scherzer tops list

By Ronald Blum Aug. 10, 2020 12:37 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich tosses his bat as he walks back to the dugout after striking out looking against Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Robbie Erlin during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
MLB hitters slow out of the box to start 60-game season

By Jake Seiner Jul. 30, 2020 10:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3), Cody Bellinger (35) and Mookie Betts (50) celebrate with teammates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Houston. The Dodgers won 4-2 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
All quiet till Ríos HR in 13th lifts Dodgers over Astros 4-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 30, 2020 12:23 AM EDT

Umpire Chris Guccione, right, talks to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) after both benches emptied onto the field after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Benches clear as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 29, 2020 01:42 AM EDT