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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...

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...

AP Sports WriterIndians fans pitch in with wedding gifts for rookie MerrittBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The guest list for Ryan Merritt's upcoming wedding could be growing.Cleveland's rookie pitcher has made a lot of new friends.A most improbable October hero for the Indians, Merritt has been overwhelmed by the...

LEADING OFF: McCutchen heating up, Robbie Ray on rollBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---CLUTCH MCCUTCHPirates star Andrew McCutchen has recently hit his stride. After a season-long slump that lasted until late May, he has gone 13 for 33 (.394) with three home...

AP Baseball WriterAlex Rodriguez to play final game with Yankees on FridayBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Alex Rodriguez, one of the most prolific hitters and polarizing figures in baseball history, will take his final at-bat with the New York Yankees on Friday.A-Rod and the club made the announcement...

Associated PressAttorney: Cocaine was out of character for Jose FernandezBy JENNIFER KAYMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty, according to toxicology reports released Saturday.It's not clear whether Fernandez was driving...

Associated PressMets suspend Harvey for violating team rules; Wilk to startBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets scratched Matt Harvey for his scheduled start Sunday against the Miami Marlins and suspended the right-hander three days for an undisclosed violation of team rules.General manager Sandy Alderson announced...

The Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (94-72) at Washington Nationals (99-67) DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 12 - 8:00 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 Chicago Cubs 7.5 (-110) (-100) 7.5 (-110) - 120 100 960 Washington Nationals TV: 8:08 p.m....

AP Baseball WriterDifferent era, different drug question for Rodriguez, RainesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Moments after Tim Raines spoke openly about overcoming cocaine abuse, Ivan Rodriguez tried to avoid discussing whether he had used steroids.Different era. Different drug.An unavoidable topic when discussing Hall of Famers.Raines, Rodriguez and Jeff...

Twins claim LHP Adam Wilk off waivers from MetsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have claimed left-hander Adam Wilk off waivers from the New York Mets.The Twins announced the move on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Wilk was the Mets' emergency starter on Sunday when Matt Harvey was suspended. He started...

AP Legal Affairs WriterWhite Sox's Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling caseBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from...