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MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressJuly 18 - Last day to offer a retention bonus to an eligible player attending training with a minor league contract.July 21 - Last day to place a player on waivers for 45 days termination pay at the adjusted rate.July 23 - Opening day, active...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox OF Robert, Dodgers 2B Lux among rookies to watchBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Baseball's 60-game season is plenty of time for a young slugger or pitcher to play a pivotal role in a playoff run. Here is a closer look at a handful of rookies...

AP Sports WriterBraves say they won't change name but studying chop chantBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves say they have no plans to follow the lead of the NFL’s Washington Redskins and change their team name.“We will always be the Atlanta Braves,” the team said in a...

Aaron Judge still slowed by neck; Masahiro Tanaka a concernNEW YORK (AP) Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge remains slowed by his sore neck and is uncertain for Tuesday's intrasquad game, and pitcher Masahiro Tanaka remains a concern for the start of the season as he recovers from a...

Aaron Judge still slowed by neck; Masahiro Tanaka a concernNEW YORK (AP) Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge remains slowed by his sore neck and is uncertain for Tuesday's intrasquad game, and pitcher Masahiro Tanaka remains a concern for the start of the season as he recovers from a...

AP Sports WriterRoyals skipper Matheny to see ex-team in early exhibitionBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) When the coronavirus pandemic led to an overhaul of the baseball schedule, Mike Matheny had an strong suspicion he'd be headed back to St. Louis to face his former team in his...

Blue Jays to wear No. 1 patch honoring late Tony FernandezTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays will honor the late Tony Fernandez by wearing a patch with his No. 1 on the left sleeve of uniform jerseys this season.A member of Toronto's 1993 World Series champions who had nine...

Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetesST. LOUIS (AP) Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns.The 23-year-old Hicks was diagnosed in high school as having Type 1 diabetes.Hicks, who routinely tops 100 mph, is recovering...

Blue Jays to wear No. 1 patch honoring late Tony FernandezTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays will honor the late Tony Fernandez by wearing a patch with his No. 1 on the left sleeve of uniform jerseys this season.A member of Toronto's 1993 World Series champions who had nine...

2-time All-Star 2B Bolling dies, hit last slam off KoufaxMOBILE, Ala. (AP) Frank Bolling, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the last player to hit a grand slam off Sandy Koufax, has died. He was 88.Bolling died Saturday. He was diagnosed with cancer about five years ago, according...

AP Sports WriterYankees' Judge out 2nd straight day with stiff neckBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was held out of action for a second straight day Sunday due to a stiff neck.The 2017 AL Rookie of the Year was scratched from a simulated game Saturday...

AP Sports WriterAlbert Pujols heads into 20th big league season healthyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols' 20th season in the majors is about to begin with the Los Angeles Angels. When it does, the 40-year-old slugger is likely to be the oldest player in the big leagues.Although...