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AP Sports WriterCubs' Happ says minor league stay made him betterBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) Ian Happ was a top prospect. Then he had a very uncertain future after he was sent down to the minors again. Then he made his way back to the Chicago Cubs.All in...

The KANSAS CITY and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Kansas City Royals (72-74) at Cleveland Indians (91-56) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 KANSAS CITY 9 (-235) (-230) 9 (-110) 210 -230 922 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City,...

Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after 2019CINCINNATI (AP) Reds play-by-play broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after the 2019 season, his 46th in Cincinnati.The team made the announcement Wednesday.The 76-year-old Brennaman joined the Reds' radio team in 1974 and soon became known for his sign-off line after each...

War of words on Astros scandal now involves partial tattooWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) The verbal sparring between the Houston Astros and others around the majors over the team's sign-stealing scandal is reaching new levels of absurdity - from accusations of illiteracy to claims about a player's...

HOUSTON (AP) Chris Carter doesn't want to talk about his difficult summer. That doesn't matter now.It was easy to see that something was wrong. Always reserved, the Astros slugger retreated even more as he struggled at the plate. A radiant smile that comes naturally almost disappeared.Relegated to a...

AP Sports WriterDodgers send Puig, Wood to Reds for Homer BaileyBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers had a surplus of outfielders. With one attention-getting deal, they reshaped their roster in hopes of another pennant run.The reigning NL champions shook up their lineup on Friday, trading Yasiel...

AP Sports WriterRangers place Andrus on IL amid flurry of roster movesBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Elvis Andrus on the injured list with a strained right hamstring and recalled outfielder Willie Calhoun from Triple-A Nashville amid a flurry of roster moves Wednesday.Left-hander...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox OF Robert, Dodgers 2B Lux among rookies to watchBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Baseball's 60-game season is plenty of time for a young slugger or pitcher to play a pivotal role in a playoff run. Here is a closer look at a handful of rookies...

Marlins start trust fund for Fernandez's daughter and momMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins have established a trust fund for the mother and 3-month-old daughter of their late ace, Jose Fernandez.Marlins president David Samson said Thursday that the fund will be used to pay all education costs for Fernandez's...

TOKYO (AP) Byung Ho Park bolstered his MLB credentials with a three-run homer in the fifth inning as South Korea routed the United States 8-0 Saturday to win the inaugural Premier12 baseball tournament.Hyun Soo Kim added to a 2-0 lead with a bases-loaded double to make it 4-0...

AP Sports WriterDick Allen, fearsome hitter and 7-time All-Star, dies at 78By ROB MAADDIDick Allen, a fearsome hitter who was a seven-time All-Star, the 1964 NL Rookie of the Year and the 1972 AL MVP, has died. He was 78.The Philadelphia Phillies, the team Allen started out with, announced...

Royals obtain Goodwin in trade with NationalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Outfielder Brian Goodwin has been acquired by the Kansas City Royals from the Washington Nationals for minor league pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan.The 27-year-old Goodwin hit .200 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 48 games for the Nationals this...