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FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals designated hitter Howie Kendrick swings at a pitch from Miami Marlins' Caleb Smith during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Designated hitters will be used in National League games this season. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules

by Ben Walker Associated PressJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

FILE - In this April 20, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates with teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Trout was the lone player to show up at the first baseball draft held in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

A plethora for playoffs: MLB proposes up to 16 teams advance

by Ben Walker Associated PressJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

FILE - In this April 8, 2020, file photo, an empty Parkview Field minor league baseball stadium is viewed in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind. Minor league umpires are out of jobs so far and maybe all year with no minor league seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Mike Moore/The Journal-Gazette via AP, File)

A tough call: Minor league umps squeezed as lost year looms

by Ben Walker Associated PressMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020

FILE - In this March 8, 2012, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco (77) beats the throw to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark Hamilton in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Hamilton, the fill-in first baseman for the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals, is set to graduate a month early from medical school on Long Island on Friday, April 10, 2020. Next stop for the rookie doc, most likely, the first-hand fight against the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ex-MLB player finishes medical school, primes to fight virus

by Ben Walker Associated PressApril 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Groundskeepers prepare the infield for batting practice at Nationals Park in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are scheduled to play Game 3 of baseball's World Series on Friday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Late Show: World Series games taking almost 4 hours

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 27, 2019

Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto celebrates after their win against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 12-3 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nats lead Astros 2-0 as World Series finally returns to DC

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for the World Series, Monday in Houston.

Hot Cole, Astros face Scherzer, Nats in World Series opener

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Astros, Nats ready to rely on rotations

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 20, 2019

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper, left, and left fielder Corey Dickerson head to the clubhouse after the team's win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park last month.

September Scramble: Playoff spots, intriguing plots

by Ben Walker Associated PressSeptember 2, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the host New York Yankees. After the game, Greinke was traded to the Houston Astros.

Astros ace Greinke deal; 2 dozen trades on deadline day

by Ben Walker Associated Press, and Jake Seiner Associated PressJuly 31, 2019July 31, 2019