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Dodgers win 10th in row, beat Rockies 12-6; Bellinger 2 HRsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers unleashed yet another weapon to continue their winning streak: the vaunted wild pitch.The Dodgers made some baseball history Sunday, albeit with a great assist from the Colorado Rockies, scoring a record...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

Associated PressObama celebrates World Series champion Chicago CubsBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama welcomed the Chicago Cubs to the White House on Monday to celebrate their World Series win and speak to the power of sports to unite a divided nation.''Throughout our history, sports has had this...

Retired catcher David Ross joins ESPN as baseball analystBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) Retired catcher David Ross is joining ESPN as a baseball analyst.Ross won World Series titles with Boston in 2013 and the Chicago Cubs last year.The network said Monday he will be part of the ESPN's studio coverage...

Associated PressBack with Giants, Crawford looks back on WBC experienceBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Brandon Crawford was in high demand Saturday morning from the moment he arrived inside the San Francisco Giants' spring training clubhouse.Several media types wanted to talk to the Giants' shortstop about the World...

AP Baseball WriterBullpen great again, Indians top Blue Jays for 3-0 ALCS leadBy NOAH TRISTERTORONTO (AP) Cleveland overcame the premature exit of its starting pitcher and won 4-2 at Toronto on Monday to move within one win of a place in the World Series.Indians starter Trevor Bauer departed...

Rachel Robinson to receive O'Neil Award for baseball HallNEW YORK (AP) Rachel Robinson will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 29, the day before this year's induction ceremony.She's the wife of late Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who broke the...

Dodgers make lineup changes vs Cubs for Game 5 of NLCSLOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers have changed their lineup for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.The series is tied 2-all heading into Thursday night's game at Dodger Stadium.Leading off for the Dodgers is...

AP Sports WriterRoyals, left-hander Duffy agree to $65M, 5-year contractBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Perhaps the Royals and Danny Duffy thought Kansas City sports fans could use some good news.The team announced a $65 million, five-year contract with the popular left-hander on Monday, ensuring he will remain...

Baseball's Hall of Fame to honor 'The Simpsons' on May 27COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Baseball's Hall of Fame will honor ''The Simpsons'' on May 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show's ''Homer at the Bat'' episode.First televised on Feb. 20, 1992, ''Homer at the Bat'' featured future...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back to Minnesota next monthMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins plan to welcome Hall of Famer Rod Carew back to Minnesota next month.The Twins said Tuesday that Carew will return to Minnesota on July 3. It's his first trip to the state since receiving a...

Associated PressObama celebrates World Series champion Chicago CubsBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs before he leaves office.On what usually is a sleepy federal holiday at the White House, Cubs players filed into the White House East Room on Martin...