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LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces Brewers; M's await injury reportsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---DIGGIN' BREW TOWNClayton Kershaw (7-2) starts Friday's series opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Milwaukee, where he is 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in five starts. Jimmy Nelson,...

Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by BravesATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Bartolo Colon has been designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves, one day after the 44-year-old right-hander dropped to 2-8.Pitching for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained left oblique on June 6, Colon...

Braves star Kemp listed day to day with sore left hamstringBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) Braves left fielder Matt Kemp is listed as day to day with a sore left hamstring and hopes to avoid the 10-day disabled list for the second time this season.Atlanta manager Brian Snitker...

Associated PressBig league baseball's founding documents to be auctionedBy ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) In 1876, a group of owners and team officials gathered at a New York hotel to draft and sign the constitution that created baseball's National League and would ultimately have ramifications far beyond the diamond.The...

The TEXAS and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Texas Rangers (72-74) at Los Angeles Angels (74-72) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 10:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 927 TEXAS () () (-110) 928 LA ANGELS TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FSN...

Indians send struggling RHP Danny Salazar to bullpenCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians right-hander Danny Salazar, an All-Star last season, has been sent to the bullpen.Salazar is 3-5 with a 5.50 ERA in 10 starts. He has struck out 73 in 52 1/3 innings but has allowed 55 hits and...

Pirates demote Ngoepe, first African-born major leaguerNEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Gift Ngoepe to the minor leagues about a month after he debuted as the first African-born player in the majors.The slick-fielding South African singled in his first plate appearance last month, but batted...

Pirates pitcher Taillon has suspected testicular cancerPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon underwent surgery Monday morning for suspected testicular cancer.The right-hander had the surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.After alerting the team's medical staff of an abnormality, Taillon consulted with Dr. John C. Lyne during the weekend. Lyne...

Nationals recall RHP Ross to make start against MarinersWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have brought up pitcher Joe Ross from the minors to start against the Seattle Mariners.The Nationals made the move to have Ross start Tuesday night.Ross is 1-0 with a 7.47 ERA over three previous starts...

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...

Associated PressRyan Braun considered day-to-day for rest of seasonBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who has struggled with a strain in his left calf for several weeks, will be evaluated daily for the reminder of the season, manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday night's game...

Associated PressBig league baseball's founding documents to be auctionedBy ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) In 1876, a group of owners and team officials gathered at a New York hotel to draft and sign the constitution that created baseball's National League and would ultimately have ramifications far beyond the diamond.The...