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In this Nov. 16, 2019, photo Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a presidential forum at the California Democratic Party's convention in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) **FILE**

Bernie Sanders backs Sean Doolittle over MLB minor leagues contraction

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vera Clemente, Roberto Clemente’s widow, has died

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Correction: Orioles-Nationals-TV Dispute story

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Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks during a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Astros stole signs during 2017 World Series run: report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman watches during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

‘A group of heartbroken men’: Astros fall short of title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch hits balls during batting practice before Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Final comeback as Nationals win World Series title

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

MLB conducting wider probe of Astros after exec firing

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals closer Chad Cordero celebrates with catcher Brian Schneider following the Nationals' 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, in Washington. Cordero recorded his 41st save for the best record in baseball.(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) **FILE**

Chad Cordero, Buzz Aldrin throw pitches to mark Nationals first World Series home game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Sports on TV

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

MLB wants minors to upgrade some ballparks, cut travel

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MLB commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. talks to the media before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

MLB to speak with Astros over which makes Taubman decision

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna throws against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviews

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The Houston Astros watch play from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in New York. The Yankees won 4-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Astros’ Peacock, Yankees’ Green to start Game 6 of ALCS

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch answers questions during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tipped off: Pitch-tipping paranoia haunting teams in October

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman reacts with Howie Kendrick after scoring during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals explode in first inning to take 7-0 lead on hapless Cardinals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gives a thumbs up after Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

LEADING OFF: Nats a win from 1st World Series, Cole vs Yanks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press