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Tigers draft Arizona State slugger Torkelson with No. 1 pick
NEW YORK – Spencer Torkelson slugged his way through college, bashing baseballs all around the…
Blue Jays take Vanderbilt shortstop Austin Martin with No. 5 pick
TORONTO – Taking utilityman Austin Martin was a no-brainer for the Toronto Blue Jays scouting…
A plethora for playoffs: MLB proposes up to 16 teams advance
Maybe this might get Mike Trout back into the playoffs. Major League Baseball is tossing…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress proposed a…
Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft
A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set…
A look back at big hits, bad calls as MLB eyes new draft era
NEW YORK – Baseball’s amateur draft is about to enter the next phase of its…
Shortened MLB draft could have big impact on Canadian baseball talent
David Calabrese and Cooper Davis are heading into this year’s MLB draft without expectations. The…
Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19
With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the…
Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed
Professional sports leagues in North America are getting deeper into conversations about when and how…
MLB rejects 114-game schedule, threatens plan of about 50
NEW YORK – If Major League Baseball and its players take the field for a…
Raptors guard VanVleet says people ‘fed up’ with racism and discrimination
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet says people in the United States are reaching a boiling point…
Easing restrictions and rage in the streets; In The News for June 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball’s shortened amateur draft will remain at the MLB Network…
AP Exclusive: Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return
Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old…
Ex-Pirates infielder Kang banned 1 year by Korean league
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung…
AP Exclusive: MLB projects $640K per game loss with no fans
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an…
Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures
The Victoria Day long weekend for Rob Watson meant friends, sunshine, barbecue, beer and a…
Bob Watson, All-Star slugger and executive, dies at 74
Bob Watson, an All-Star slugger who became the first black general manager to win a…
Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues,…
Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return…
Like it or not, National League designated hitters limber up
Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity…
The Latest: Singapore loosens coronavirus restrictions
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
NEW YORK – Just 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to…