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Which MLB teams will have fans in the stands? A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to Opening Day and beyond

TEst 4 March 9, 2021 - 5:44am
Here's the latest on each team's COVID-19 return plans as baseball prepares to reopen for fans.

Cormier, longtime pitcher with unique career, dies

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 8:56pm
Rheal Cormier's baseball career saw him pitch 16 seasons in the majors and represent Canada in the Olympics twice. He died Monday at age 53 from cancer.

Cormier, longtime lefty, dies after cancer battle

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 5:55pm
Rheal Cormier's baseball career saw him pitch 16 seasons in the majors and represent Canada in the Olympics twice. He died Monday at age 53 after battling cancer.

Price open to any role in loaded Dodgers rotation

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 5:55pm
David Price said he's open to playing any role for the Dodgers, who boast a lineup with seven bona fide starting pitchers.

Nats mum on why Jeffress cut; Lester returns

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 11:55am
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo declined to specify why reliever Jeremy Jeffress was released Sunday, only saying Monday that it wasn't related to his performance on the field. Meanwhile, Jon Lester returned to camp after having surgery last week.

Dodgers' Roberts backs Asian Americans in email

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 11:55am
In an internal email to the Dodgers organization, manager Dave Roberts, the son of a Black father and a Japanese mother, speaks out about the rise of violence against Asian Americans.

Chicago to allow 20% capacity for Opening Day

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 8:55am
Chicago is lifting some coronavirus restrictions in time for MLB's Opening Day, allowing fans to attend games at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field for the first time in more than a year.

Fantasy baseball: Houston has some problems

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 8:55am
Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of spring training action, including an Astros rotation that has to deal with some troubling injury news.

Ranking which 2020 MLB playoff teams are least likely to return this October

TEst 4 March 8, 2021 - 5:55am
With the postseason set to shrink from 16 back to 10, we identify the six from last year's field who could end up on the wrong side of the 2021 playoff picture.

Nationals release Jeffress for 'personnel reasons'

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 11:48am
The Nationals released reliever Jeremy Jeffress on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified "personnel reasons."

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes break virus protocols

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 11:48am
Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

When, why and if you'll see some of these big league prospects in the majors in 2021

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 5:44am
Teams have manipulated service time for years. But things might be changing. Will it help, hurt or not matter to some of these big names with eyes on the majors?

Dodgers' Bauer pitches to Padres with 1 eye shut

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 12:19am
Dodgers offseason acquisition Trevor Bauer navigated through his first inning against the Padres on Saturday by pitching mostly with his right eye closed, a training method he said he uses frequently as a means to make himself uncomfortable.

Giants sign veteran lefty Alvarez to 1-year deal

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 3:09pm
Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

Knee strain sidelines Mariners prospect Kelenic

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 12:08pm
Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.

Source: Odorizzi reaches 2-year deal with Astros

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 12:08pm
After losing starting pitcher Framber Valdez for an indefinite period of time, the Astros have reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi on a two-year deal with a player option, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Yankees' Boone returns Saturday, 'feels great'

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 9:02am
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker. He returned to the team Saturday and will manage against the Pirates.

Angels' Ohtani impresses in spring mound debut

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 9:00pm
Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani struck out five of the 10 Athletics batters he faced during an impressive 41-pitch outing Friday, his first of the spring.

California approves limited fans at MLB stadiums

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 6:01pm
California officials are allowing people to attend Major League Baseball games in limited capacities starting April 1.

MLB bans Dyson for '21 for violating DV policy

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 2:59pm
Pitcher Sam Dyson, a free agent who last pitched in the majors for the Twins in 2019, has been suspended for the entire 2021 season under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

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