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AP Sports WriterHarper plays through slump, injuries for PhilliesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper was in the starting lineup Wednesday a day after he banged his left knee into the wall on a sliding catch.Harper, who signed a $330 million, 13-year contract with the...

Piscotty loses mom, less than year after her ALS diagnosisOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The mother of Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty has died, less than a year after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease.Gretchen Piscotty died Sunday night from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the A's said Monday.She was diagnosed in May...

Red Sox minor leaguer tests positive for virus, complex shutBOSTON (AP) A minor league player for the Boston Red Sox has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to close down its training complex in Fort Myers, Florida.The Red Sox made the announcement Tuesday, a day after...

AP Sports WriterYankees president Levine excited about offseason movesBy DAN GELSTONNEW YORK (AP) Yankees president Randy Levine defended Yankee Stadium as a proper home for the Pinstripe Bowl as he rattled off the list of great college football moments at both versions of the venue. Knute Rockne coached...

Royals announce their $16M, 2-year deal for Jason HammelKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals have announced their $16 million, two-year contract with Jason Hammel, a move designed to shore up the starting rotation after the death of Yordano Ventura in a car accident last month.Hammel will make $5...

Encarnación to join Yankees on Monday, become primary DHCHICAGO (AP) Edwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the Yankees in New York on Monday.Manager Aaron Boone plans to use AL home run leader as his team's primary designated hitter once the 36-year-old slugger...

AP Sports WriterZobrist hits RBI single in 11th, Cubs beat Mets 2-1By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs keep rolling along, whether they're running away with lopsided victories or squeezing out tight ones like this.Ben Zobrist hit a bases-loaded RBI single in the 11th inning to give the...

AP Sports WriterDealin' Angels get 2B Brandon Phillips in trade with BravesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, swinging their second trade of the day to add veteran hitters for their playoff push.The Angels also...

The WASHINGTON and the CHICAGO CUBS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/9/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Washington Nationals (98-66) at Chicago Cubs (93-71) DATE/TIME: Monday, October 09 - 4:00 PM EST WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 905 WASHINGTON 7.5 (120) (100) 7.5 (-110) -110 100 906 CHICAGO CUBS TV: 4:08 p.m. ET, TBS PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max...

Nationals' Barrett returns to majors for 1st time since 2015WASHINGTON (AP) Newly minted Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez made a point of watching rehabbing reliever Aaron Barrett throw a bullpen session early in spring training in 2018 and was amazed at how well the right-hander was throwing.After all,...

Mets' Flores to miss rest of season with knee sorenessWASHINGTON (AP) New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores will miss the rest of the season because of soreness in both knees.Manager Mickey Callaway said Flores has earl -onset arthritis in both knees and will receive injections to alleviate the...

AP Sports WriterManager Joe Maddon won't be back with Cubs next seasonBy JAY COHENFrom the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins in a Wrigleyville bar five years ago, he talked about winning.He was the right manager at the right time for a franchise that had...