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Former Montreal Expos pitcher Derek Aucoin dies at 50 from brain cancer
MONTREAL – Canadian pitcher Derek Aucoin, who played two games for the Montreal Expos in…
Ontario Hockey League pushes back start of season again because of COVID-19
TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League has delayed the February start of its 2020-21 season.…
Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons
WASHINGTON – Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS…
La Russa resolves DUI case, feels ‘deep remorse and regret’
CHICAGO – White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn’t have a drinking problem.…
Jays’ Montoyo says free agents asking about Toronto status
TORONTO – Each time Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo has made a pitch to free…
Down by the Bay: Could be tough to generate Raptors buzz in temporary Tampa home
The Toronto Blue Jays were able to fill a baseball void and pique additional team…
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A pandemic atlas: How COVID-19 took over the world in 2020 Almost no place has…
Twins’ Morse given Fishel Award for PR excellence by MLB
Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for…
A pandemic atlas: USA by the numbers, telling and horrifying
Month after dismal month, Americans have been inundated by an ever-rising tide of devastating numbers.…
Indigenous activist pleased to hear Cleveland’s baseball team planning name change
Indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal applauded the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for planning to change their…
AP Interview: Indians owner says name won’t change in 2021
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians are changing their name — they just don’t know to…
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people…
Shapiro hopes Blue Jays can play at home next season, but team eyeing contingencies
TORONTO – Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is optimistic his team will be able play…
Al Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
NEW YORK – Former ABC baseball commentator Al Michaels has been voted the Ford C.…
Adam Wainwright wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award
NEW YORK – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente…