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LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, ...

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. dislocates shoulder on swing

Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a partially dislocated left shoulder on a hard swing Monday night and left ...

AP source: MLB moving All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field

Major League Baseball plans to relocate the All-Star Game to Coors Field in Denver after pulling this year's Midsummer ...

Pinch-pounder: Black Keys drummer fills in at Indians opener

Patrick Carney wasn't nervous before his first live drumming gig in more than a year, just honored. A lifelong Indians fan ...

Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept 'calculated risk'

Susanna Frare said her family decided to take a “calculated risk” attending the home opener of the Texas Rangers, the first ...

Abbott won’t throw pitch, rebuffing MLB voting-rights stance

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he wouldn’t throw the ceremonial first pitch as planned at the Texas Rangers’ home ...

The Latest: NHL's Canucks have 17 players in COVID protocol

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Vancouver Canucks now have 17 ...

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

It's rare for there to be an abundance of intrigue associated with an otherwise mundane workout the day before a baseball ...

Reds' Castellanos suspended 2 games in Hill's 1st discipline

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was suspended for two games and fined Monday for his role in an on-field brawl ...

Out of obscurity, Mercedes and Mullins shine early

In the first few games of the season, hot streaks are magnified — although this performance by Yermín Mercedes would have ...

Ohtani's 2-way play, Walsh's HRs lead Angels past ChiSox 7-4

In the first inning alone, Shohei Ohtani threw a ball nearly 101 mph and hit a homer that jumped off his bat at 115 mph.

Shohei Ohtani homers, pitches into 5th inning for Angels

Shohei Ohtani both hit the hardest homer and threw the hardest pitch by a starter in the majors this season in an ...

LEADING OFF: Braves-Nats wait to play, Rangers welcome fans

A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday: ___ WAITING GAME The Nationals will begin their season Tuesday by ...

After COVID outbreak, Nats to open season Tuesday vs. Braves

The Nationals will begin their season Tuesday by hosting the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball postponed Monday's ...

Detroit's Baddoo homers on first pitch of first MLB at-bat

Akil Baddoo had already turned heads with his productive spring. Now he's made his presence felt at Comerica Park.

Phillies pitchers dominate again, sweep Braves on Bohm hit

A whole lot of stellar pitching and just enough hitting gave the Philadelphia Phillies a good start on their quest to ...

Yanks' Germán cheered in return, struggles vs Blue Jays

Domingo Germán was cheered by Yankees fans in his return from a domestic violence suspension but struggled against the ...

LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on the mound, Sanchez slugging

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ OHTANI ON THE MOUND Shohei Ohtani's quest to regain his reputation ...

Mercedes 1st modern player to open year 8 for 8, streak ends

Yermín Mercedes finally made an out, but not before the Chicago White Sox rookie became the first player since at least 1900 ...

Twins' no-hit bid vs Brewers ended with one out in eighth

Omar Narváez singled with one out in the eighth inning, ending a no-hit bid by José Berríos and the Minnesota Twins bullpen ...