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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…
Blue Jays shut Florida camp, player shows virus symptoms
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays shut down their spring training complex Friday after…
Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court…
Players at 70 games, MLB at 60, Manfred says deadline near
NEW YORK – Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected…
Manfred, Clark reach framework: 60 games, full prorated pay
NEW YORK – After days of angry exchanges over money between Major League Baseball and…
Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?
NEW YORK – Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball…
Trust in police questioned and whistle while you work; In The News for June 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by law WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court…
Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball season in jeopardy
NEW YORK – Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there might be no major league games…
Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball appears headed to its shortest season since the 1870s.…