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FILE - In this July 8, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer talks on the phone during team's baseball practice at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Hoyer is disappointed with the team's COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn't sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball's threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols. Despite the team's vaccination advocacy and education program, the Cubs remain shy of 85% for their Tier 1 players and staff (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Hoyer disappointed with Cubs' COVID-19 vaccination rate

By Jay Cohen May. 20, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 04:17 AM EDT

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) records put out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
LEADING OFF: Trout out, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins trouble

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day

By Jay Cohen Apr. 01, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. Arrieta is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Arrieta can earn $1 million in performance bonuses, according to a person familiar with the situation who confirmed the deal on condition of anonymity because it is pending a physical. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 17, 2021 02:11 PM EST

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis throws to first after losing his glove while fielding a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arrieta exits with injury, Phillies beat Mets 4-1

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 15, 2020 10:21 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

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Marlins soar

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2020 08:42 PM EDT

In his first regular season appearance, New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole wins 19th in row, beats Phils 6-3 in pinstripes debut

By Ronald Blum Aug. 04, 2020 01:08 AM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi, left, talks with Bryce Harper, right, prior to a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Leading Off: Phillies end layoff, visit Judge, Cole, Yankees

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

The Phillie Phanatic tries to interact with the cardboard cutouts of the fans in the stands during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms

By Dan Gelston Jul. 26, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres (25) celebrates his solo home run with Luke Voit during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Yanks don't let Nats toot own horn, beat 2019 champions 3-2

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 26, 2020 05:30 PM EDT