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Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on from the dugout while wearing an arm sleeve with the words "Thanks Dad" inscribed on it during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Alonso will defend HR Derby title; Guerrero to sit out

Jun. 23, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

Baseball Hall of Fame induction set for full capacity

Jun. 21, 2021 04:09 PM EDT
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — The Baseball Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony is returning to its standard seating format, opening the door for another big crowd. ...

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

Fans watch during the third inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Yankee Stadium to resume 100% capacity on Friday

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Fans watch batting practice 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)
Blue Jays extending stay in Buffalo through July 21

By John Wawrow Jun. 07, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) is behind the plate. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Red Sox hold off Yankees 6-5 in 10 for 3-game sweep in Bronx

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jun. 06, 2021 11:37 PM EDT

Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice talks to players during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada grants NHL cross-border travel exemption for playoffs

By John Wawrow Jun. 06, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec (29) celebrates at the dugout with teammates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Red Sox get ML-best 20th comeback win, beat Yankees 7-3

By Jake Seiner Jun. 05, 2021 11:34 PM EDT

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LEADING OFF: DeGrom faces Padres, Hill sharper with age

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2021 03:11 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Hirokazu Sawamura, of Japan, delivers a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, June 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2

By Ronald Blum Jun. 04, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LEADING OFF: DeGrom faces Padres, Hill sharper with age

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2021 09:17 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

FILE - In this Sunday, May 2, 2021, file photo, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino pitches against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. When the Brooklyn-based 78 Youth Sports program was struggling, it put out a call to its most famous alum. Ottavino helped the organization that started him off in baseball raise as much as $20,000 so far to rebuild from a post-pandemic hole that almost drove it to bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Ottavino helps out Brooklyn league that made him a pro

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 03, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Cincinnati, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
LEADING OFF: Cards' Flaherty out, Manoah up, Lou Gehrig Day

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 03:43 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Cincinnati, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
LEADING OFF: Cards' Flaherty out, Manoah up, Lou Gehrig Day

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 12:02 AM 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

Blue Jays leave open hope of returning to Toronto this year

By John Wawrow Jun. 01, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro believes there’s a chance the team could finally return home to Toronto at some point this season, while...

Worcester Red Sox to offer vaccines at this week's games

Jun. 01, 2021 02:40 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Worcester Red Sox will make coronavirus vaccines available to their fans during this week's homestand, the team announced Tuesday. ...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Cleveland, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Wild Chatwood helps Indians beat Blue Jays 6-5 for DH split

By Steve Herrick May. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EDT