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Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette looks back at the umpire after being called out on strikes during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 20, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

The Baltimore Orioles stand for the national anthem before an opening day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 02, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

The Latest: Red Sox closer Matt Barnes tests positive

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes...

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

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2021 05:47 PM EST

FILE - Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after a 3-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last regular season home baseball game, in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Springer hit two home runs during the game. Spring is a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
AL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:37 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Raisel Iglesias throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named or cash. The clubs announced the deal Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

By Greg Beacham Dec. 07, 2020 03:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

By Beth Harris Sep. 26, 2020 01:33 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker, center, scores on a sacrifice fly by George Springer as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jason Castro, right, takes a late throw and home plate umpire Cory Blaser watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 31, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6

By Joe Reedy Aug. 01, 2020 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Mike Trout hopes Angels can start fast in shortened season

By Greg Beacham Jul. 14, 2020 12:38 PM EDT