Nats’ Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on administrative leave Friday as part of the joint Major League Baseball-MLB Players Association domestic...
Red Sox-Yankees to play Friday night after PPD due to COVID
NEW YORK — The Boston Red Sox and Yankees will play Friday night after a game scheduled for Thursday was postponed following three positive...
Astros activate All-Star SS Carlos Correa from IL
CHICAGO — The Houston Astros have activated All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa from the injured list.
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Boston’s Sale makes first rehab appearance since surgery
SARASOTA, Fla. — Chris Sale pitched in a game for the first time since Tommy John surgery in March 2020, throwing three scoreless innings...
Trevor Bauer paid leave extended through July 27 by MLB
NEW YORK — Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by nearly two weeks through July 27 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association...
Baker settles in with Astros in second season in Houston
HOUSTON — Dusty Baker never felt quite right while navigating his first season as manager of the Houston Astros during last year’s pandemic-shortened campaign....
AP source: Jays won’t learn if they’ll play at home soon
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays won't find out by this weekend whether they will get permission from the federal government to play in...