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Associated Press Phillies place Bailey on DL, promote RamosBy GIDEON RUBINSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Andrew Bailey on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and promoted Edubray Ramos from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bailey was injured covering first base on Wednesday, and the move was...

The Latest: Soler in RF for Cubs, Santana in LF for IndiansCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on the World Series, Game 3 at Wrigley Field on Friday night (all times Central):3 p.m.Jorge Soler is the starting right fielder for the Chicago Cubs for Game 3, and Carlos Santana is...

Schilling doesn't appreciate comparisons to Indians' BauerBy The Associated PressCurt Schilling believes his bloody sock shouldn't be compared to Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer's bloody finger.Bauer started Game 3 of the AL Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday but threw just 21 pitches before getting removed...

Brewers hope Thames, Shaw give stability at infield cornersPHOENIX (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers think they could have stability at the infield corners for the first time in a few years with Eric Thames at first and Travis Shaw at third.Acquired in a trade that sent reliever Tyler Thornburg...

AP Sports WriterCarlos Martinez agrees to $51M, 5-year deal with CardsBy DAVE SKRETTAIn the final days of negotiations, the biggest thing standing in the way of the St. Louis Cardinals signing pitcher Carlos Martinez to a long-term deal was a few hundred miles of ocean.''It's not easy to get...

AP Baseball WriterSchwarber on Cubs' World Series roster; starting at DHBy RONALD BLUMCLEVELAND (AP) Kyle Schwarber was added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians.The 23-year-old outfielder was batting fifth as the designated...

Former Yankee Laird leads Nippon Ham to Japan Series titleHIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) Former New York Yankees infielder Brandon Laird hit a grand slam in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Hiroshima Carp 10-4 to win the Japan Series in six games.The Fighters...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have won the bidding for negotiating rights to slugger Byung Ho Park, a 29-year-old first baseman who hit a total of 105 home runs over the past two seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization.Major League Baseball announced Monday the notice from Park's team...

LEADING OFF: Strasburg vs Kershaw in L.A., Giants streakingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---DUELING ACESNationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (10-0, 2.90) and Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw (10-1, 1.58) square off in a matchup of two NL Cy Young Award candidates. The talented Strasburg...

LEADING OFF: Day off for Dodgers, Cubs before NLCS Game 6By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:---BACK TO CHICAGOIt's a day off in the NL Championship Series before the Chicago Cubs try to earn their first World Series trip since 1945. They lead...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer signs 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Outfielder Brandon Guyer has signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.The deal includes a club option for 2019.Guyer was acquired from Tampa Bay in a trade on Aug. 1 and he provided offensive punch and...

Rays place Forsythe on 15-day disabled listST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after tests revealed a hairline fracture of his left shoulder blade.The move is retroactive to May 10, when Forsythe was hit on the...