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Canadian military belt-tightening and Blue Jays land top prospect; In The News for June 11
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
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…