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FILE - In this June 13, 2015, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia watches a hit against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Pedroia, who was the 2007 Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP in his second season, retired Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Red Sox 2B, 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia retires

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 01, 2021 03:35 PM EST

FILE - In this May 28, 1996, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Roger Clemens releases a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Coliseum. The Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's ballot. Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America released Tuesday, and the trio will have one more chance at election next year. It's the first time the BBWAA didn't choose anyone since 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy

By Jake Seiner Jan. 26, 2021 06:26 PM EST

College students wear masks our of concern for the coronavirus on the Boston College campus, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
8th death linked to wedding outbreak; 'Big Papi' had COVID

Sep. 19, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 4, 2011, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Mark Hamilton wipes his face after being hit with a shaving cream pie from teammate Colby Rasmus following the Cardinals' 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game in St. Louis. On Friday, April 10, 2020, under an accelerated schedule prompted by dire circumstances, the former big leaguer is set to graduate a month early from medical school on Long Island. Next stop for the rookie doc, most likely, the first-hand fight against the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Ex-MLB player finishes medical school, primes to fight virus

By Ben Walker Apr. 07, 2020 02:19 PM EDT