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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

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel (15) fields the ball hit for a single by Pittsburgh Pirates' Cole Tucker (3) in the fifth inning during a baseball game at in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The Reds won 8-1. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Harvey to pitch for Royals in doubleheader against Reds

By Dave Skretta Aug. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield, right, is tagged out by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer, left, during a rundown in the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

By Dave Skretta Aug. 07, 2020 11:53 PM EDT

Cutouts of fans fill empty seats in Kauffman Stadium during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Madrigal's first 4 big league hits help White Sox top KC 9-2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 02, 2020 05:15 PM EDT