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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: As Pujols approaches 600 HRs, does anyone care?By PAUL NEWBERRYMore than any other sport, baseball is a numbers racket.From 20 wins in a season to 3,000 hits in a career, there are milestones that even the most cursory fan knows are cause for celebration and adoration.Regrettably,...

AP Baseball WriterMets say Harvey will return to mound Friday at MilwaukeeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Matt Harvey is set to rejoin the New York Mets' rotation Friday at Milwaukee after serving a three-day suspension for not showing up at Citi Field for a game last weekend.''You make...

Associated PressCubs' Bryant could be sidelined until next weekBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Kris Bryant was out of the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for a series finale at Washington, a day after spraining his right ankle, and could be sidelined until next week.The reigning NL MVP turned his ankle...

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-O's rivalry; Pujols at 599; Kluber backBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---RIVALRY RENEWEDThe Red Sox visit Baltimore for a four-game series that runs through Sunday. The contentious rivalry between AL East foes ramped up this season when Manny Machado's...

Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete RosePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled plans to honor Pete Rose next week because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a minor.The woman, identified as Jane Doe this week in...

Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineupTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas.Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP, will bat second...

Watson out as Pirates' closer, Nicasio and Rivero inPITTSBURGH (AP) Tony Watson's recent struggles have cost the Pittsburgh Pirates reliever his job as the team's closer.Manager Clint Hurdle said Friday he is ''unplugging'' Watson from the role following a pair of blown saves in Baltimore earlier this week.Felipe...

Yankees' Judge, Sanchez to participate in Home Run DerbyNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Baby Bombers who lead the New York Yankees' offense, will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Miami on July 10.Judge, a rookie who homered in his first major league...

The TORONTO and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (68-79) at Minnesota Twins (77-69) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU RL 925 TORONTO 9.5 (100) (100) 9.5 (-110) -110 100 926 MINNESOTA TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), FSN North (Minnesota) PITCHING...

Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete RosePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled plans to honor Pete Rose next week because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a minor.The woman, identified as Jane Doe this week in...

Yankees' Judge, Sanchez to participate in Home Run DerbyNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Baby Bombers who lead the New York Yankees' offense, will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Miami on July 10.Judge, a rookie who homered in his first major league...

AP Sports WriterSale gets warm reception in return to Chicago with Red SoxBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale smiled as he talked about his time in Chicago. The White Sox praised Sale's work ethic and attitude, and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell called him a true competitor...