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New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, hugs relief pitcher Edwin Diaz after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals

By Jerry Beach Apr. 25, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi walks to the dugout after being relieved during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fl. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 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

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 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 infielder Francisco Lindor throws during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Lindor, new Mets hope to put World Series practice in play

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

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

Houston Astros pitchers stand on the field during baseball spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Shaw back with Brews; Kennedy, Lamb, Teheran find new teams

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 08:01 PM EST

FILE - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, file photo. The Mets made a late addition to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
AP source: Taijuan Walker, Mets strike $20M, 2-year deal

By Ronald Blum Feb. 19, 2021 10:16 AM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado warms up before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Denver. Team owner Dick Monfort and general manager Jeff Bridich will hold a zoom press conference Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, to discuss the trade of the team's star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, to the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Spring training '21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

By Jake Seiner Feb. 14, 2021 03:38 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 third baseman Cavan Biggio throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Mike Zunino at first during the fifth inning of Game 1 of a wild card series playoff baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Taste of playoffs leaves young Blue Jays 'hungry for more'

By Ian Harrison Oct. 01, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger gets another ball after giving up a home run in the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LEADING OFF: Seaver tributes, Clevinger debuts for Padres

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 11:00 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Starling Marte flips his bat after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline

By Jay Cohen Aug. 31, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (2) tips his hat to the Miami Marlins as both teams walk off the field before a scheduled baseball game Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in New York. Players jointly walked off the field after a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter T-shirt across home plate as they chose not to play. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson celebrated amid protests, PPDs

By The Associated Press Aug. 27, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Solak gets 3 singles, 3 RBIs as Rangers beat Mariners 4-2

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 12, 2020 12:11 AM EDT

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