San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before Monday night’s exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics.
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This division is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ domain, but the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks could make things interesting.
The American League Central is clearly a three-team race. The Twins are favored to repeat as division champions, but the Indians and White Sox are capable contenders.
The U.S.-Canada border remains closed to nonessential travel until at least Aug. 21.
The Cincinnati Reds finished fourth in their division last season, but they have been slotted in as the favorites this season ahead of the Cubs.
Westgate sportsbook manager Randy Blum and former Las Vegas sportsbook director Micah Roberts expect Tampa Bay to contend for the American League East title.
Mike Trout is the +130 favorite at MGM Resorts sportsbook to repeat as AL MVP, and Mookie Betts is the 5-1 favorite to win the NL MVP in his first season with the Dodgers.
A tight race is expected between the top four teams in the division — the Braves, Nationals, Mets and Phillies. The Marlins are another matter.
The Las Vegas Aviators are opening up Las Vegas Ballpark for tours.
Mike Trout’s wife is expecting their first child in August, and the Angels center fielder has said he isn’t sure if he’ll play the entire 60-game season.
Starting this season, bets on baseball games will stand at the two sportsbooks even if there is a pitching change. The odds will stay the same.
Sheldon Adelson is not joining a bid to buy the Mets.
Former Valley High star Dan Opperman, a first-round pick of the Dodgers in 1987, overcame injury disappointments to carve out a successful legal career in New Mexico.
Las Vegas Ballpark is opening up to fans for tours, the Las Vegas Aviators announced on Friday.
MLB released the schedule Monday for its shortened 60-game season beginning on July 23 in ballparks without fans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
