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Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2022 02:56 AM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is introduced onto the field prior to an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Mets at Nationals 4/7/2022

Apr. 07, 2022 09:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2022 09:53 PM EDT

FILE - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Blum, File)
Key people and background in MLB labor negotiations

By Ronald Blum Nov. 29, 2021 05:16 PM EST

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the thirteenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Scherzer reacts to a close pitch as he attempted to bunt during the third inning of a National League Wild Card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Cardinals at NL Wild Card #1 10/6/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

Players line up for introductions before Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
The Latest: Texans' Watt wears Altuve jersey before Game 1

Oct. 22, 2019 08:14 PM EDT