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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo, center, avoids the tag of Oakland Athletics third baseman Chad Pinder, left, to safely take third base during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 21, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2021 12:50 AM EDT

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates striking out Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach in the ninth inning of a baseball game giving the White Sox a 4-2 win and series sweep Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6

May. 13, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics second baseman Vimael Machin catches a fly out hit by Minnesota Twins' Willians Astudillo during the fifth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 20, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to batting practice during spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

By Janie Mccauley And Stephen Hawkins Feb. 25, 2021 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy follows through on a swing during the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Murphy suffered a collapsed lung that required surgery, and he will be sidelined several weeks but is expected to be fine and fully recovered by opening day. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
A's C Sean Murphy sidelined after surgery for collapsed lung

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 17, 2021 06:52 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks Madison Bumgarner throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, July 29, 2020, file photo. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks — and the final year of his current contract — under a substantial amount of scrutiny. The Diamondbacks are hoping left-hander Madison Bumgarner can turn into the top-of-the-rotation starter they wanted him to be when he signed an $85 million, five-year deal before last season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens

By Steve Megargee Feb. 17, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

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

Oakland Athletics' Chris Bassitt pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Reliable third baseman Matt Chapman earns big raise from A's

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 15, 2021 03:07 PM EST

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria fields Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha's groundout during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A's 14-2

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 20, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Tommy La Stella (3) is greeted by Matt Olson (28) after scoring a run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Tex, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Lynn Ks season-high 10, Odor HR lifts Rangers past A's, 6-3

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 13, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, July 12, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly watches a baseball scrimmage at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins Park will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turf. Also, the home team is in first place. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight

By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2020 02:17 AM EDT