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Major League Baseball’s postseason bubble succeeded as a defense against the novel coronavirus. MLB players extended their streak of consecutive days with no new COVID-19 tests to 54 through Thursday during a time of rising cases in the United States. Players did not have positive tests in 62 of the previous 63 days, the commissioner’s office said Friday. There were…

Game 7 of the National League Championship did not disappoint for Dodgers fans. Enrique Hernandez and Cody Bellinger both homered as Los Angeles came from behind in the series to beat the Atlanta Braves, 4-3, advancing to the World Series for the third time in four years.

His fist was raised high in the air in triumph. The ball hadn’t even landed yet, but it was as if Walker Buehler already knew what was about to happen. Over 300 feet away Mookie Betts was hastily backpedaling before leaping up at the last second. His eyes closed as he crashed into the wall. He had just made the…

The name of the former baseball commissioner who never had a Black player in the majors during his long reign is being pulled off all future MVP plaques after more than 75 years

Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who won seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with an earned run average of 1.12, has died

Ethan Anderson’s grandfather Randy Long left a bucket of old baseballs at the batting cages they used to go to together, hoping some future kids would get a little more use out of them. The note Long left on the bucket — of which Anderson’s grandmother sent him a picture and Anderson subsequently tweeted out — is touching hearts all over...

The organization followed through on Mike Rizzos vow to give Martinez a new deal

Hall of Famer Lou Brock, the dynamic leadoff hitter and base stealer who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series in the 1960s, has died at 81

Strasburg’s ongoing hand problem has removed him from the active roster.

Oakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson has apologized for raising his arm during a postgame celebration in what looked like a Nazi salute.

Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings at all times, including in the dugouts and bullpens, except for players on the field of play.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has talked to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the league’s coronavirus protocols

Mike Trout was placed on the paternity list before the Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was still waiting on Wednesday to be cleared to play by the city government after getting the OK from Major League Baseball to return from the COVID-19 injured list. Manager Dave Martinez said the Nationals hope their 21-year-old slugger will be allowed to work out with the team starting Saturday and play in their first…

Laurence Leavy, a.k.a. “Marlins Man,” is well-known to baseball fans as a constant presence at games. He joined LX News with some choice words about the state of the MLB after the Miami Marlins was hit by an outbreak of Covid-19 among its players and coaches.

The Miami Marlins have canceled their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles after at least 14 players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Opening Day in D.C. Thursday. General Manager Mike Rizzo shared the news Thursday afternoon. Soto was not listed on the team’s 30-man roster that the Nats put out in a tweet. Soto and player Howie Kendrick previously missed two weeks of workouts earlier this month.  While...

It is Opening Day at Nationals Park — finally — after it was delayed for months by the pandemic. The city is brimming with excitement for D.C.’s World Series champions to return to the field. News4’s Molette Green is celebrating in the community.

Public health experts have mixed feelings about Major League Baseball’s hopes to open the season July 23

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez figures his team’s bid for a rare repeat World Series championship during this pandemic-affected season might very well come down to what gave the franchise its first title a year ago