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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2004, file photo, fans watch a baseball game between the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The Tampa Bay Rays have received permission from Major League Baseball's executive council to explore a plan that could see the team split its home games between the Tampa Bay area and Montreal, reports said Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

The Ex-Rays: Tampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore Montreal

by Ben Walker Associated PressJune 20, 2019

Former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner, who was a member of the 1986 World Series team that lost to the New York Mets, throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the home Opening Day baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Boston, Tuesday April 8, 2008.

Bill Buckner, forever known for October error, dies at 69

by Ben Walker Associated PressMay 27, 2019

New York Yankees players take part in batting practice during a workout Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in New York. The Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles on opening day Thursday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

MLB moves into new era: No players left from 20th century

by Ben Walker Associated PressMarch 27, 2019

Whippet Bourbon looks at her handler in the Best of Breed event, at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Dachshunds get chance to break out of Westminster doghouse

by Ben Walker Associated PressFebruary 12, 2019

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 Associated Press, and Ben Walker Associated PressFebruary 7, 2019

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion follows through on his second two-run home run of the night, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Boston. Edwin Encarnacion has been traded to Seattle and first baseman Carlos Santana has returned to the Indians in a three-team deal that also involved Tampa Bay. The Rays got infielder Yandy Diaz and minor league right-hander Cole Slusser from Cleveland. The Indians also acquired first baseman Jake Bauers. The swap came Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at the close of the winter meetings. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Encarnacion, Santana go, 3-team trade wraps winter meetings

by Ben Walker Associated PressDecember 14, 2018

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora speaks with the media during Major League Baseball winter meetings, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Red Sox moving AL MVP Betts from leadoff to second slot

by Ben Walker Associated PressDecember 12, 2018December 13, 2018

Boston Red Sox's Steve Pearce holds the MVP trophy after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Red Sox won 5-1 to win the series 4 game to 1. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Well-traveled Pearce finds a place – as World Series MVP

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora waits for the start of Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cora-nation! Rookie manager leads Red Sox to championship

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Boston Red Sox's Steve Pearce hits a three RBI-double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series baseball game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pierced! Pearce sparks top of slumping Red Sox lineup

by Ben Walker Associated PressOctober 28, 2018