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AP Sports WriterUniversity removes Marge Schott's name from stadiumBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott's name from its baseball stadium and a library archive in light of her racist comments while owner of the Cincinnati Reds.The school's board of trustees unanimously approved the...

Cardinals sign 1st round pick 3B Jordan Walker for $2.9MST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals signed first-round pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, which comes just under the slot value for the 21st overall pick, as they continued Tuesday to bring their draft selections under contract.Walker is...

Associated PressOntario health officer says MLB has not submitted a planBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Major League Baseball has not submitted the required plan to local health authorities that is needed for the Blue Jays to play in Toronto, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said Tuesday.Dr. David Williams...

AP Sports WriterUniversity removes Marge Schott's name from stadiumBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott's name from its baseball stadium and a library archive in light of her racist comments while owner of the Cincinnati Reds.The school's board of trustees unanimously approved the...

Royals sign 6-man draft class, add 7 undrafted free agentsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have signed all six of their draft picks, including first-rounder Asa Lacy, along with seven undrafted free agents that together give the rebuilding franchise one of the best incoming crops of...

Phils say 2 more players, 2 staffers test positive; 12 totalPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies say two more players and two additional staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, spiking the number of total members in the organization who have the virus to 12.The Phillies said Tuesday all...

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July 1NEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July 1.

White Sox announce deal with 1st-round draft pick CrochetCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have signed first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet to a minor league contract that includes a signing bonus worth $4,547,500.Crochet went No. 11 overall in the June 10 amateur draft. The 21-year-old left-hander made one...

AP Baseball WriterMLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balksBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Players' board rejects 60-game season by 33-5By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The executive board of the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected a proposed 60-game schedule by a 33-5 vote, daring Commissioner Rob Manfred to give a unilateral order for the regular season's start...

AP Baseball WriterMLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balksBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on...

AP Baseball WriterMLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balksBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on...