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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

San Diego Padres' You Darvish pitches in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tatis Jr., Padres make baseball fun again in San Diego

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 17, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes follows through on a swing against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. Indians star third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have rejoined the team after being banned for breaking COVID-19 protocols. The players tested negative for the virus Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and were back at the team's facility in Goodyear, Arizona.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ramírez, Reyes return to Indians after COVID-19 missteps

By Tom Withers Mar. 09, 2021 10:40 AM EST

Padres' Lamet feels 100% after arm ailment ended his season

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 19, 2021 06:32 PM EST
Dinelson Lamet’s breakout season with San Diego ended just short of the Padres’ first playoff appearance in 14 seasons. That turned out to...

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 31, 2020 07:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series, in Arlington, Texas. The San Diego Padres finalized their acquisition of ace left-hander Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, sending four prospects in exchange for the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

Dec. 29, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 28, 2020 12:48 AM EST

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Garrett Richards delivers against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Profar, Padres beat Giants 3-1 for doubleheader sweep

By Bernie Wilson Sep. 13, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger gets another ball after giving up a home run in the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LEADING OFF: Seaver tributes, Clevinger debuts for Padres

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 11:00 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Starling Marte flips his bat after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline

By Jay Cohen Aug. 31, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Clevinger back with Indians after COVID-related demotion

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

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

Detroit Tigers' Jonathan Schoop rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Paredes slams, Tigers end 20-game losing streak to Indians

By Tom Withers Aug. 21, 2020 11:16 PM EDT

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 11:41 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Thursday night to complete...

Cleveland Indians' Beau Taylor drives in a run with a single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 10:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians demote Clevinger, Plesac after protocol violation

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 08:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians send down Clevinger, Plesac after virus blunder

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 05:57 PM EDT