Minor league baseball
United States' Eddy Alvarez walks to the dugout after grounding out in the fifth inning of the gold medal baseball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
'Bittersweet' Alvarez accepts 2nd silver, this one in Summer

By Jake Seiner Aug. 07, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

Dominican Republic's Juan Francisco (34) strikes out during a baseball game against the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Olympic baseball a cross between Double-A and Old-Timers Day

By Ronald Blum Aug. 06, 2021 05:51 AM EDT

Japan's Masato Morishita pitches during a baseball game against Mexico at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Scioscia 1 win from matching Lasorda with gold medal

By Ronald Blum Aug. 06, 2021 12:58 AM EDT

United States' Triston Casas walks to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings

By Ronald Blum Aug. 02, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Israel's Assaf Lowengart, from right, celebrates with Ty Kelly, Danny Valencia and Benjamin Wanger after Israel won a baseball game against Mexico at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Israel gets 1st Olympic baseball win; Mexico eliminated

By Ronald Blum Aug. 01, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

United States' Nick Allen celebrates with Todd Frazier after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against South Korea at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
At home in Japan, Nick Martínez pitches US over South Korea

By Ronald Blum Jul. 31, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

Team United States celebrate their win against Israel after a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. The United States won 8-1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
US prospects, released players beat Israel 8-1 in Olympics

By Ronald Blum Jul. 30, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Matt Liberatore, of the National League, pitches during the first inning of the MLB All Star Futures baseball game, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Gabe Christus)
Baseball organizer ran out of balls at Olympic qualifying

By Ronald Blum Jul. 29, 2021 06:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, April 22, 2021, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Todd Frazier plays during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, At 35 and close to the end of his baseball career, Frazier is on the U.S. Olympic team for the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Casas, Frazier lead US over collegians in last Olympic prep

Jul. 21, 2021 03:18 AM EDT

Martinez helps US beat college all-stars 1-0 in Olympic prep

Jul. 20, 2021 04:22 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Nick Martinez combined with three relievers on a five-hitter and Eddy Alvarez walked with the bases loaded in the...

Kazmir, Kivlehan, Alvarez help US baseball win prep game

Jul. 19, 2021 03:50 AM EDT
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Scott Kazmir allowed two runs over five innings, San Diego minor leaguer Patrick Kivlehan hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning,...

FILE - In this Thursday, April 22, 2021, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Todd Frazier plays during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, At 35 and close to the end of his baseball career, Frazier is on the U.S. Olympic team for the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Todd Frazier brings passion, power to US Olympic baseball

By Ronald Blum Jul. 09, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers Jake Reed pitches during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Miami. Reed made his major league debut as his wife, Janie Reed, prepares to play outfield for the U.S. softball team at the Olympics. The Marlins won 2-1 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Reed debut for Dodgers as wife preps for Olympics

Jul. 06, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, front center, talks with from left to right, Carson Kelly, Nick Ahmed, Josh Rojas and Christian Walker during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin, left, talks to manager Aaron Boone, right, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Phil Nevin back with Yanks after COVID-19, loss of 22 pounds

By Ronald Blum Jun. 04, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

Fans walk along the concourse of Sahlen Field before a baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Guerrero powers Jays' return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1

By John Wawrow Jun. 01, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman stretches after giving up a single to Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Rookie Lee finally makes contact, Mets beat Marlins in 12th

By Steven Wine May. 22, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

Young people dance during prom at the Grace Gardens Event Center in El Paso, Texas on Friday, May 7, 2021. Around 2,000 attended the outdoor event at the private venue after local school districts announced they would not host proms this year. Tickets cost $45. (AP Photo/Paul Ratje)
Some proms are back, with masks, testing and distancing

By Michael Casey And Cedar Attanasio May. 13, 2021 09:19 AM EDT