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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

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

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

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, hits a ball during a spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chapman's return at third base a big boost for new-looks A's

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 17, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

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-This Sept. 22, 2020, file photo shows Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto batting during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals in Washington. Houston outfielder George Springer, New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu and Realmuto were among just six free agents who received $18.9 million qualifying offers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, from their former teams. Three right-handed pitchers also received the offers, Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer, the New York Mets’ Marcus Stroman, and San Francisco's Kevin Gausman. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Springer, LeMahieu, Realmuto among 6 given qualifying offers

By Ronald Blum Nov. 01, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers' relief pitcher Dustin May delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5

By Bernie Wilson Sep. 16, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, right, tags out Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR and bullpen carry Red Sox past Nats, 5-3

By Ken Powtak Aug. 29, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski pitches to the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi

By David Ginsburg Aug. 20, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bats during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Moreland 2 HRs, walk-off shot sends Red Sox over Toronto 5-3

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 09, 2020 05:39 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) makes a diving catch on a flyout by Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Meadows 2 hits in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1

By Mark Didtler Aug. 04, 2020 10:59 PM EDT

New York Mets left fielder J.D. Davis plays during the sixth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Vázquez homers twice to lead Pérez and Red Sox past Mets 4-2

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 30, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Michael Chavis walks in the bleachers during baseball practice at Fenway Park, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
With Fenway retrofit, players get taste of luxury (boxes)

By Jimmy Golen Jul. 06, 2020 04:53 PM EDT