NEW YORK -- All fully vaccinated players and staff can stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses under the latest change to Major League Baseball's coronavirus protocols.In addition, fully vaccinated players and staff may eat in restaurants without restrictions and attend sporting events as spectators at venues with government approved safety protocols, the commissioner's office and players' association said…

SAN FRANCISCO -- - The Arizona Diamondbacks set a major league record with their 23rd straight road loss, making dubious history in getting trounced by the San Francisco Giants 10-3 Thursday.The dejected D-backs trudged off the field and quietly made their way back to Oracle Park's visiting clubhouse following the final out of their latest loss, breaking a tie with…

The St. Louis Cardinals signed veteran left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc, who will join the team for Thursday night's series-opening game in Atlanta, the team announced.LeBlanc, 36, boasts a 13-year career in the majors that saw him pitch for eight different teams. He is 34-41 with a 4.73 ERA across 121 career starts and is 12-7 with a 4.23 ERA in…

The Houston Astros placed third baseman Alex Bregman on the injured list with a left quad strain, manager Dusty Baker announced on Thursday.Bregman left Wednesday night's 8-4 win against the Texas Rangers after injuring the quad in the first inning while running to first base.He pulled up a few steps before first base and hobbled off the field after grounding…