Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.

MLB had hoped to have the Yankees and Blue Jays meet in London on June 13 and 14, but West Ham is home for its Premier League finale against Leeds on May 24.

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