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The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was extended a fourth time on Thursday, this time by an extra seven days through Aug. 13, according to a league official.

Fans visiting a newly approved sportsbook will be able to enter Wrigley Field from inside, but they won't be required to be attending the game to make bets.

Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who has a .216 batting average with 17 home runs and 39 RBIs this season, has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Aaron Boone said.

J.R. Richard, who went 107-71 with a 3.15 ERA and 1,493 strikeouts in 10 seasons with the Astros before his career was cut short in 1980 by a major stroke, has died at the age of 71.

The Cleveland team has agreed to a 15-year lease extension, keeping it at Progressive Field through 2036, and is planning $435 million in renovations to the downtown ballpark.

The Yankees and White Sox -- inspired by team jerseys worn in the early 20th century -- unveiled their uniforms for the "Field of Dreams" game, to be held on Aug. 12 at the Lansing Family Farm in Dyersville, Iowa

Eddy Alvarez will become only the third American to earn medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics after the United States beat defending-champion South Korea 7-2 on Thursday night to earn a berth in this weekend's gold-medal game against host Japan.

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Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all.

Max Scherzer struck out 10 Astros batters in his Dodgers debut, including Jose Altuve three times. Los Angeles won 7-5.

The Red Sox dedicated Wednesday night's win over the Tigers to Jerry Remy, who announced he would be taking a leave of absence from NESN's broadcast booth to receive treatment for lung cancer.

Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Dodgers.

Anthony Rendon will be shut down for the remainder of the season so the third baseman, who has played only 58 games this season due to myriad injuries, can have surgery on his right hip.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said John Axford has significant elbow damage and is going over his options after an injury foiled the 38-year-old reliever's comeback attempt. Also, pitcher Eric Lauer joined the team's growing COVID-19 injured list.

Major League Baseball will open the 2022 season on March 31 and will try for the fourth time to have every team play its first game on the same day for the first time since 1968.

Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers that would provide insurance for Los Angeles' rotation, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, is close to a deal with the Dodgers that would provide insurance for Los Angeles' rotation, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Triston Casas hit his third home run of the Olympics and the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 to stay in gold-medal contention.

More than a year of pent-up animosity spilled from the stands of Dodger Stadium onto the field as L.A. hosted the Astros on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Angels are still without star Mike Trout, but optimistic manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday they still hope to get the three-time American League MVP back this season.