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FILE - In this Friday, March 1, 2019 file photo, Miami Marlins center fielder Lewis Brinson dives to catch a fly ball by Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton for an out during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. A five-person panel of Major League Baseball players, coaches and executives discussed ways to get more Black people involved at all levels of the sport. Lewis Brinson was on the panel.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Black MLB players, executives strive to diversify baseball

by David Brandt Associated PressFebruary 16, 2021

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, left, looks to shoot as Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Suns hang on for 100-91 victory over the Celtics

by David Brandt Associated PressFebruary 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Workers wearing protective gears disinfect as a precaution against the new coronavirus at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The Korea Baseball Organization has postponed the start of new season to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Masks on the field? East Longmeadow’s Nick Ahmed ready if games can be played

by David Brandt Associated PressApril 2, 2020

FILE - In this March 25, 2019, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks' Steven Souza Jr. walks on new turf at the team's home field before an exhibition baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix. Baseball's opening day isn't happening in Phoenix or anywhere else on Thursday as planned. The sport is on hold until at least mid-May while the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. If baseball does resume this season, there could be some radical scheduling solutions as MLB tries...

Twinbills? Winter windup? Baseball’s 2020 could be creative

by David Brandt Associated PressMarch 26, 2020

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a pass for a first down as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White (27) defends during the second half of an AFC wild-card game, Jan. 4 in Houston.

AP Source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson

by David Brandt Associated PressMarch 16, 2020

The answer to sign stealing, like former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is alleged to have done, might be for managers and catchers to wear earpieces like the Southeastern Conference uses.

To stop sign stealing, MLB could fight tech with more tech

by David Brandt Associated PressJanuary 15, 2020

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald attends a news conference after winning an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Fitzgerald is coming back to the team for the 2020 season. There was speculations the 36-year-old Fitzgerald might retire, but the team announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, he has signed a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

Cardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 season

by David Brandt Associated PressJanuary 15, 2020

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)

MLB checking into report ’17 Astros stole signs, broke rules

by David Brandt Associated PressNovember 13, 2019