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AP Sports WriterMariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in chargeBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Jerry Dipoto keeps proving the ''Trader Jerry'' nickname is a valid one.The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an...

AP Sports WriterSliding home: Jackie Robinson gets statue at Dodger StadiumBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) He was the first black man to play in the major leagues, ending six decades of racial segregation, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer.Fittingly, Jackie Robinson is the first to be honored with...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: deGrom struggling, Gennett's game of yearBy JAKE CIELYJacob deGrom has gone from ace to ugh, while Scooter Gennett had the game of the year. Kole Calhoun decided to wake up for the month of June, but Jose Bautista is doing the opposite.CHEERSScooter Gennett, CIN -...

AP Baseball WriterAbsences of Marte, Bumgarner could shake up NLBy NOAH TRISTERThe Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are both in last place, and that's not even their biggest problem at the moment.They will both have to overcome some significant adversity to contend for the postseason this year after...

Associated PressAutopsy: Marlins pitcher had cocaine, alcohol in his systemBy 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...

LEADING OFF: Day off for Dodgers, Cubs before NLCS Game 6By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---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...

Shaw leaves game after being struck on hand by pitchMILWAUKEE (AP) Travis Shaw left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after being hit on his left hand on a pitch by Wade Miley.Shaw was hit by a 93 mph fastball from the Orioles left-hander...

Triple-A baseball player attacked in Utah robbery attemptLAS VEGAS (AP) A reliever with minor league baseball team the Las Vegas 51s was attacked by a homeless man in an attempted robbery in Utah, authorities said, forcing the team to place him on the disabled list.Logan Taylor was hit...

Officials want lights on jetty where Jose Fernandez crashedMIAMI (AP) Miami officials want the U.S. Coast Guard to install lights on the jetty where Marlins star Jose Fernandez crashed his boat, killing himself and two others.Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said in a memo Monday that the jetty where...

Angels option starting pitcher Nick Tropeano to minorsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Nick Tropeano from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday night. Tropeano had been on the disabled list since June 4 with tightness in his right shoulder. He is...

Astros lefty Keuchel sent back to Houston for shoulder examCLEVELAND (AP) Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been shut down for now because of inflammation in his left shoulder and sent back to Houston for an examination.Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Keuchel wouldn't pitch as planned on Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterIndians to host 2019 All-Star Game, sixth time for clubBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Sandy Alomar looked out the window as snow fell inside Progressive Field and vividly recalled a warm July night 20 years ago.''The best moment of my life,'' he said.A six-time All-Star catcher, Alomar...