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Baseball’s minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons
NEW YORK – Baseball’s minor leagues cancelled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Travel between United States, Canada complicating MLB Toronto approval
TORONTO – The Ontario government says the necessity of frequent travel between the U.S. and…
‘A dark past’: MVPs say time to pull Landis name off plaques
NEW YORK – Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award. The…
Blue Jays closer to getting full approval for training in Toronto
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays appear one step closer to being able to train…
A long-overdue ‘Tip of the Cap’ to baseball’s Black pioneers
Barack Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former U.S. presidents and a host…
What Would Have Been: World Series rematch at MLB midpoint
Major League Baseball is set to resume “spring training” this week while moving toward the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come ROME (AP) — The world surpassed…
Toronto Blue Jays still don’t know where they’ll play or train this season
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays remained stuck in a holding pattern Friday, awaiting word…
‘A disaster waiting to happen’: MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern
John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come…
Summer jobs for students and B.C.’s salmon cannon; In The News for June 25
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Phillie Phanatic, Mr Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parks
Phillie Phanatic, phenomenal. Mr. Met and Mariner Moose, marvelous. Wally the Green Monster, welcome back.…
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK – So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St.…
AP source: Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus
All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball…
Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump-backed House candidates lose in Kentucky, N. Carolina LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Voters rebuffed President…
Without hub-city approach, Blue Jays face challenge to play in Toronto
TORONTO – With Major League Baseball not going with a hub-city model for its 2020…
Phils say 2 more players, 2 staffers test positive; 12 total
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies say two more players and two additional staff members have…
University removes Marge Schott’s name from stadium
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott’s name from its baseball stadium…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) —…
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balks
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its…
Orlando Pride withdraws from NWSL Challenge Cup after positive COVID tests
As the NBA and Major League Soccer continue their preparations to resume play in Florida,…
Sportsnet considering computer-generated imagery, pumped-in noise if NHL resumes
Rogers Sports & Media president Jordan Banks said he’s determined to give viewers the energy…
Odd ball: Runners start on 2nd base, tie games, re-entry?
NEW YORK – Extra innings that start with runners on second base, games ending in…
AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry
Every team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about…