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Yankees SS Torres cleared after positive COVID-19 test

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Gleyber Torres could be back in the New York Yankees lineup as early as Wednesday, a week after the fully vaccinated...

Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A’s beat Astros

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<p>OAKLAND, Calif. &mdash; Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics...

Bote, Happ homer as Cubs beat Nationals 6-3

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CHICAGO — David Bote and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night. ...

With hits now scarce, no-hitters on the rise

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<p>Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the valid one: The number of hits per game in the major leagues has plummeted, so no-hitters are on...

Zunino, Rays hit 5 HRs, blast Orioles 13-6 to win 5th in row

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<p>BALTIMORE &mdash; Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays connected five times in all, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-6 Tuesday...

Marlins, Rays fans no longer need masks at home games

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MIAMI — Baseball fans in Florida won't be required to wear masks the next time they watch the Miami Marlins or the Tampa Bay...

Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR

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ATLANTA — Inspired by Kevin Pillar's return to the dugout, the New York Mets got homers from Jonathan Villar and Tomás Nido, an unlikely...

Column: First rule of baseball is first basemen don’t pitch

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<p>Yermin Mercedes is hitting .346 with six home runs in his breakout rookie season, numbers that should win him praise from manager and everyone...

Benintendi’s single in 8th sends KC to 2-0 win over Brewers

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, spoiling a masterful start by the...

Vaccinated Nats player tests positive for COVID-19,

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<p>CHICAGO &mdash; An unidentified Washington Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday.</p> ...