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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...

Reds activate Turner, recall BonillaCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds reinstated catcher Stuart Turner from the 10-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.The Reds optioned right-hander Jake Buchanan to Louisville and designated pitcher Asher Wojciechowski for assignment.Turner, a Rule Five draft pick out...

The Latest: Slumping Heyward back in Cubs' lineup for Game 4CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):---3:15 p.m.Jason Heyward is getting his first World Series start.The Chicago Cubs outfielder with the $184 million, eight-year contract was batting seventh and playing right field Saturday night...

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...

AP Sports WriterNationals OF Eaton has surgery on torn ACL, starts rehabBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton has undergone surgery to repair his torn left ACL and started a rehabilitation program that's expected to last six to nine months.The injury occurred April 28 in a...

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...

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...

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 Sports WriterTwins take Byung Ho Park off 40-man roster to sign relieverBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have designated slugger Byung Ho Park for assignment following a disappointing major league debut in 2016.The Twins made the potentially expensive move on Friday so they could make room...

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...