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FILE - In this Friday, June 22, 2018 file photo, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright delivers to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for Human Growth Hormone. Major League Baseball made the announcement Wednesday, March 6, 2019 the latest in a series of setbacks for the 34-year-old knuckleball pitcher.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright suspended 80 games for HGH

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Judge homers twice as Yankees beat Tigers in spring game

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Unhurried starter Tanaka has no pitch-clock violations

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington. If three-time Cy Young Award winner Scherzer has his way, Major League Baseball's pitch clock will die in the South Florida humidity. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Scherzer: Pitch clock messes with ‘fabric’ of baseball

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Spring training pitch clock use to start without penalties

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tyler Clippard throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game, in Seattle. The Indians and two-time All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract. Clippard, who spent last season with Toronto, will try to earn a spot in Cleveland’s revamped bullpen. The deal is pending the 34-year-old passing medical tests and may not be completed for several more days. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Indians reloading bullpen after down season, departures

By THERESA SMITH - Associated Press

MLB players oppose closing of unionized cap plant in NY

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MLB’s 150th anniversary logo features silhouetted batter

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In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper pointing to the dugout after he hit a two-run home run during the seventh inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, in Washington. As the start of spring training approaches, the Washington Nationals are waiting right along with the rest of the world to find out where Harper will be playing next season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper’s continued availability raises concern over slow MLB offseason

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Jim Small becomes head of MLB’s international efforts

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Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, speaks during a news conference at owners meetings Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Manfred: No DH or draft changes likely for 2019

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE -This is a May 19, 1966, file photo showing Baltimore Orioles' Frank Robinson at bat. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83. Robinson had been in hospice care at his home in Bel Air. MLB confirmed his death Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.(AP Photo/File)

Frank Robinson, baseball’s fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

By DAVID GINSBURG and BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Major League Baseball chief baseball officer Joe Torre speaks with a reporter at the baseball owners meetings Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

MLB hoping to invigorate the sport with rule changes

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, Seattle Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto answers questions during a press conference in Seattle. Major League Baseball's independent investigation found no credible evidence to support claims of disparaging comments and discriminatory treatment by members of the Seattle Mariners front office. MLB said in a statement Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, that the investigation found the Mariners did not violate baseball's &quot;workplace code of conduct, or applicable anti-discrimination law,&quot; in the treatment of Lorena Martin or in her termination by the club. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times via AP, File)

MLB says no evidence to support allegations against Mariners

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILe - In this April 7, 2018, file photo, fans look over the construction site of the new Texas Rangers ballpark from Globe Life Field prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas. The new ballpark. which is expected to open in 2020, will use specially designed synthetic playing surface rather than grass in their new retractable-roof stadium. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Rangers’ new stadium will have synthetic turf, not grass

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FILE - In this Sunday, May 6, 2018 file photo, Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. The New York Yankees finalized its $27 million, three-year contract with reliever Adam Ottavino on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 and said the 33-year-old right-hander will become the first player in the history of the tradition-bound team to wear No. 0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Insultin’ of Swat: Ottavino explain his swipe at Babe Ruth

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Sergio Romo throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has proposed going back to a 15-day disabled list and increasing the time optioned players usually must spend in the minor leagues. The moves are aimed at reducing the use of relief pitchers and reviving offense. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

AP source: MLB seeks to increase DL, option time

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 15, 2018, file photo, Oakland Athletics draft pick Kyler Murray looks on before a baseball game between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels in Oakland, Calif. Representatives of the Athletics and Major League Baseball met Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, with Heisman Trophy winner Murray, a day before the Oklahoma quarterback’s deadline to enter the NFL draft, a person with direct knowledge of the session said. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

AP Source: A’s, MLB meet with Heisman Trophy winner Murray

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

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Orioles-Yanks, Mets-Nats start MLB’s regular opening day

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