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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. flies out in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Braves grown up a bit for NLCS matchup against the Dodgers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks, left, and Aaron Judge celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) **FILE**

A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 1968, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals ace pitcher Bob Gibson throws to Detroit Tigers' Norm Cash during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Gibson, the dominating pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. He was 84. (AP Photo, File)

Bob Gibson, fierce Hall of Fame ace for Cards, dies at 84

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this photo made Thursday, July 23, 2020, an view of the walkway is shown at the new Texas Rangers home baseball stadium named Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Texas Rangers' new stadium isn't retro and designers wanted the first next-generation ballpark. There is the full-panel retractable roof, the split seating levels offering full views of the ballpark with plenty of natural light. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

MLB to allow fans at NLCS, World Series

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

The Houston Astros play against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Fans to be allowed at World Series, NLCS in Arlington, Texas

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 1944, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Danny Litwhiler heads to first base as St. Louis Browns third baseman Mark Christman fields his ground ball before forcing out Browns' Ray Sanders, heading to third, for the third out during the third inning in the opening game of the 1944 World Series at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Mo. The Browns won 2-1. The last time the World Series was held in a single ballpark was 1944. (AP Photo/FIle)

Column: Remembering the last series to be played in one park

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

An overall view of Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals baseball practice, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Associated Press) **FILE**

Major League Baseball returns for opening day at empty parks with protests the new norm

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, fans cheer as Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich walks off the field after driving in the winning run with a double during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Milwaukee. Major League Baseball players and owners are currently caught in a bitter dispute over how to start amid the coronavirus pandemic. Both sides occasionally mention fans, talking about doing right by them. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Marshall Rich leaves the field following a workout at Grand Park, Friday, June 12, 2020, in Westfield, Ind. Proceeds from the event will go to Reviving Baseball in the Inner City of Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fans heckling Astros spring opener get signs stolen

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger leaves the batting cages during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Bellinger, Bauer, GMs assail Astros’ scam and recent apology

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair

By RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with members of the media during the team's &quot;Winterfest&quot; baseball fan festival, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

LOVERRO: Winterfest gives Nationals fans taste of summer

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

SS Trea Turner, Nationals agree to $7.45 million for 2020

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this Dec. 8, 2019 photo, Katrina Begay practicing lines with her daughter Drew Wilson at &quot;Baby Shark&quot; auditions at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Ariz. Begay and her daughter traveled from Rock Point, Ariz., to audition for the roles of Mama Shark and Baby Shark. (Alma E. Hernandez/Gallup Independent via AP)

‘Baby Shark’ creators release Navajo version of viral video

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, departs with his daughters after a baseball media availability at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg returns, hopes to play whole career with Nationals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, fans gesture the baby shark as Washington Nationals' Gerardo Parra bats during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros, in Washington. Creators of the viral video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October, are developing a version in Navajo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

‘Baby Shark’ creators plan Navajo version of popular video

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - 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