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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Detroit Tigers' Jorge Bonifacio, left, gets congratulations from third base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Skubal, Norris look sharp as Tigers beat Indians 7-4

Brian Dulik Aug. 23, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow, right, scores past Detroit Tigers' Austin Romine on a double by Domingo Santana during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
McKenzie strikes out 10 in debut, Indians beat Tigers 6-1

Brian Dulik Aug. 22, 2020 11:02 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow throws during baseball practice Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

By Charles Odum Jul. 14, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

The Texas Rangers play an intrasquad game during baseball practice at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rangers in new home with Gallo back and bolstered rotation

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 14, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes participates in a baseball workout at Citi Field, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Yanks closer Chapman has coronavirus; Astros cancel workout

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 11, 2020 05:34 PM EDT

The Houston Astros play a simulated baseball game inside Minute Maid Park Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Pop keeping eye on Japan, and Olympic hopes

By The Associated Press Jul. 11, 2020 10:27 AM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out

By David Ginsburg Jul. 08, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

The Arizona Diamondbacks play an intrasquad baseball game Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Latest: D-Backs' Guerra returns after negative test

By The Associated Press Jul. 08, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Sergio Romo runs up steps in the ballpark at a baseball camp Friday, July 3, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept 6, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Indians’ right-hander, who made a dramatic comeback last season after being diagnosed with leukemia, has been cleared to pitch and is thrilled to be back on the field after baseball was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carrasco said his health is good and his doctors have approved him playing despite the inherent risks. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Indians' Carrasco on another journey, this time in pandemic

By Tom Withers Jul. 03, 2020 05:37 PM EDT

FILER - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) goes to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Pacers will finish this season without Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 09:14 AM EDT

In this Sept. 24, 2019 photo Texas Rangers relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase works against the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. Clase has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug Friday, May 1, 2020.. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Indians reliever Clase suspended 80 games for PED violation

By Tom Withers May. 01, 2020 08:20 PM EDT