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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, left, and starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pose for a photo during a spring training baseball photo day on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

MLB players miffed at sport’s new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers hits during a baseball spring training workout, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Playing for the Oakland A’s hasn’t been glamorous for years. In 2024, it could be downright weird

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a baseball spring training media day Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Manfred expects A’s to play in new Las Vegas stadium starting in 2028

Associated Press

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico on March 20, 2023, in Miami. Yamamoto, the most prized pitcher on the free-agent market, has agreed to a $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Prized pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees with Dodgers on $325 million deal

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner knocks the glove away from Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. Major League Baseball is widening the runner's lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, shortening the pitcher's clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to further speed games next season.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

MLB widening the runner’s lane to first, changing rule that has caused World Series controversy

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

A person reads an extra edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reporting on Shohei Ohtani to move to the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Tokyo. Ohtani agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell

By David Brandt - Associated Press

A person reads an extra edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reporting on Shohei Ohtani to move to the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Tokyo. Ohtani agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Deal rockets Ohtani into ‘stratosphere all his own’

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics fans in right field yell behind signs protesting the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for managment to sell the team during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday, Nov. 16, on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas

By Stephen Hawkins and Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson runs the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of a baseball game May 23, 2023, in New York. Henderson was a unanimous pick for American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, after a stellar all-around season that helped push the franchise to a 101-win season. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) **FILE**

Baltimore’s Henderson, Arizona’s Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim tosses a ball during batting practice before Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Thrice traded for past October stars, Jonah Heim is now anchoring a World Series team in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred talks with reporters before Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

MLB will examine its playoff format but isn’t rushing to make changes

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu throws during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Suspension of Astros’ Abreu upheld and pushed to next year. Reliever available for Game 7

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas, second from left, and Corbin Carroll (7) douse starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) as sideline reporter Sara Merrifield, left, reacts after the team's win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

MLB’s expanded playoff field helps provide great playoff races in both leagues

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias heads to the dugout after the top of the fifth inning of the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) **FILE**

MLB places Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on administrative leave after arrest

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

A facial scan camera is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Phillies ballpark is the site of an MLB pilot program that allows ticketed fans to walk into the stadium just through facial recognition. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

MLB testing hands-free entry for fans utilizing facial authentication, AI security

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

A radar device is seen on the roof behind home plate at PeoplesBank Park during the Atlantic League All-Star minor league baseball game July 10, 2019, in York, Pa. The robot strike zone will be getting slightly bigger at Triple-A starting Tuesday, Sept. 5 2023, in an attempt to make it better reflect individual batters rather than averages, and the pitch clock will be altered, too. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Strike zone at Triple-A to get slightly bigger starting Tuesday

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) wipes his face during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres reliever Robert Suarez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuff

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Rays’ Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn singles during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Winn Wins! Cardinals rookie gets back 1st-hit ball after Mets’ Alonso throws it into the stands

By David Solomon - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Washington. Harper and the Phillies hit Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 20, to play the Nationals in the annual Major League Baseball Little League Classic at 2,366-seat Historic Bowman Field. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press