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In this Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 in Arlington, Texas. Baseball nearly made it through its version of playoff bubbles unscathed; two innings before the World Series ended, Justin Turner of the now-champion Los Angeles Dodgers Turner was pulled from the game after MLB was notified that he had tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for return to field

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2009 file photo, billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen attends a benefit in New York. Major League Baseball owners voted Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, to approve the sale of the New York Mets to Cohen. The sale from the Wilpon and Katz families values the franchise at between $2.4 billion and $2.45 billion, a record for a baseball team. The sale is likely to close within 10 days. (AP Photo/File)

Sale of Mets to Steve Cohen approved; Wilpon era nears end

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, Citi Field is viewed at dusk before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles in New York. Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has agreed to purchase the Mets from the Wilpon family. The team announced the agreement on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. The deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

AP source: MLB owners to vote Friday to approve Mets sale

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and third baseman Justin Turner pose for a group picture after the Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

MLB says Turner violated protocols when he returned to field

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton reacts after giving up two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

World Series notes: Dodgers bullpen finishes off Rays

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

MLB players extend streak of no COVID positives to 54 days

Associated Press

A limited number of spectators watch the Los Angeles Dodgers play against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Column: Neutral-site World Series hopefully a one-and-done

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew uncover the pitcher's mound before Game 3 of the baseball World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: LA leads Series 2-1 after dominant Buehler start

Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred poses with fans before Game 1 of a baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year's innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base. (AP Photo/Ron Blum

AP Interview: Manfred likes larger playoff, runner in extras

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays pose with the American League championship trophy following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A capsule look at the Rays and Dodgers in the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

MLB players extend streak of no COVID positives to 47 days

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna celebrates after a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reacts after Tampa Bay Rays Manuel Margot hit a three run home run against Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. during the first inning in Game 2 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reacts after Tampa Bay Rays Manuel Margot hit a three run home run against Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. during the first inning in Game 2 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Michael Brantley and Carlos Correa have the Astros eight wins way from another World Series title after winning it in 2017. The Astros began the AL Championship Series against the Rays on Sunday night. (Associated Press)

Astros prove cheaters can prosper in baseball

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow celebrates after Game 5 of the baseball team's AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in San Diego. Tampa Bay won 2-1 to advance to the AL Championship Series. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs Astros

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., left, celebrates with Michael Brantley (23), Josh Reddick (22) and others after the Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Column: Cheaters do prosper, at least in baseball

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

The roof at Globe Life Field is opened as the Los Angeles Dodgers take batting practice before Game 3 of the baseball team's NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs Astros

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Jimmie Lee Solomon, ex-MLB executive, dead at 64

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press