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Umpire Rick Reed, who worked 1991 World Series, dies at 70NEW YORK (AP) Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades and included the classic 1991 World Series and two All-Star Games, has died. He was 70.Reed, who kept working in the majors despite...

Associated PressAPNewsBreak: Blue Jays not allowed to play games in CanadaBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays have been denied approval by the Canadian government to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced in a statement Saturday the federal government had denied the request,...

AP Sports WriterFans see 1st Nats exho from balcony; Harper HRs off ScherzerBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) As Max Scherzer and the reigning champion Washington Nationals hosted baseball’s first exhibition game in more than four months Saturday, a handful of fans watched from afar -- really far, seated on...

Associated PressNo Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays won't play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada's government doesn't think it's safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States, one of the countries...

AP Sports WriterBrothers in arms; Indians show support for social justiceBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Cleveland Indians took three separate buses to PNC Park before Saturday's exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a move designed to maintain proper social distancing while also trying to pull off a Major League...

Tigers' Zimmermann to miss much of year with forearm strainDETROIT (AP) Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is going on the 45-day injured list because of a strained right forearm, meaning he won’t be available for much of this year, if at all.Manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday the right-hander doesn't...

AP Sports WriterDress rehearsal: MLB holds first COVID-era exhibitionsBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Didi Gregorius watched over the top of his face mask as his drive off Washington ace Max Scherzer sailed into empty outfield seats.Fake cheers - meant to encourage the hometown Nationals - accidentally piped through...

AP Sports WriterFans see 1st Nats exho from balcony; Harper HRs off ScherzerBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) As Max Scherzer and the reigning champion Washington Nationals hosted baseball’s first exhibition game in more than four months Saturday, a handful of fans watched from afar -- really far, seated on...

Associated PressNo Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays won't play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada's government doesn't think it's safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States, one of the countries...

Tigers' Zimmermann to miss much of year with forearm strainDETROIT (AP) Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is going on the 45-day injured list because of a strained right forearm.Manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday that the right-hander doesn't need surgery and could return at the end of this abbreviated season....

Associated PressNo Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays won't play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada's government doesn't think it's safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States, one of the countries...

AP Sports WriterYankees' LeMahieu uncertain for opener after COVID absenceBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu isn't sure if he'll be ready for Thursday’s season opener after missing much of preseason camp because of a positive coronavirus test.LeMahieu finally reported to camp this week after...