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F.P. Santangelo, preparing for MASN’s coverage of a recent Nationals game, took broadcasting classes at the University of Miami. The move would beneft him later in his professional life. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times) **FILE**

F.P. Santangelo, Nationals’ MASN broadcaster, accused of sexual misconduct: report

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Tulsa Drillers' Hueston Morrill waits for his name to be announced at the Double-A baseball team's game against the Frisco RoughRiders in Tulsa, Okla., in this Tuesday, June 30, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File) **FILE**

Minors primer: What’s new as MiLB returns in 2021?

By Jake Seiner - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Paul Campbell throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Marlins rookie pitcher Campbell gets 80-game drug suspension

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Taillon earns 1st win in exactly 2 years, Yanks beat Tigers

Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon heads back to the dugout after striking out against Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Season of the Slump: Baseball keeps swinging and missing

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, rear, celebrates with Rougned Odor after Odor hit a home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, April 30, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Judge returns with 2 HRs, including slam as Yanks top Tigers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew Knapp, right, is congratulated by Brad Miller (13) after they scored during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Phils top Mets 2-1 in bench-clearing, trash-talking opener

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this June 30, 2010, file photo, former Major League Baseball player Roberto Alomar looks on before the start of a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Florida Marlins in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Hall of Fame second baseman has been fired as a consultant by Major League Baseball and placed on the league's ineligible list following an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File) **FILE**

Hall of Famer Alomar fired by MLB over sexual misconduct

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' second baseman Cesar Hernandez, left, and Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez, center, argue with Chicago White Sox's Adam Eaton at second base during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Eaton serves 1-game suspension for aggressive actions

Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner gets a hug from manager Torey Lovullo after going the distance over after the seventh inning of the second game of a double header against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Fans sit in the upper deck seats in Truist Park upon learning a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks had been postponed on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The Diamondbacks and Braves will play in a traditional doubleheader Sunday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

Braves, Atlanta United to allow 100% capacity at stadiums next month

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow watches his two-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Luplow hits 2-run homer in 10th, Indians top Twins 5-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks after meeting with leaders from Georgia's Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, at Emory University in Atlanta, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Georgia’s new voting law _ which critics claim severely limits access to the ballot box, especially for people of color _ has prompted calls from as high as the White House to consider moving the midsummer classic out of Atlanta. The game is set for July 13 at Truist Park, the Braves’ 41,000-seat stadium in suburban Cobb County. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Biden to hold rally in Atlanta after backing MLB Georgia boycott

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, center, is congratulated by teammates after pitching a 7-inning no hitter against the Atlanta Braves, the second baseball game of a double header, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Manfred: MLB expansion fee could be in $2.2 billion range

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani works the first inning against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Ohtani wins for Angels in 2-way start like none since Ruth

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, center, is congratulated by teammates after pitching a 7-inning no hitter against the Atlanta Braves, the second baseball game of a double header, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Leody Taveras loses his balance after swinging at a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Korean star pitcher Yang joins Rangers, ready for MLB debut

Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha reacts after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Will Newton)

Bumgarner has 7-inning no-hitter, doesn’t count in records

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of the first baseball game of a double header, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press