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AP Baseball WriterOakland's Graveman, Hahn likely headed to disabled listBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) - Oakland pitcher Kendall Graveman was scratched from his start at Yankee Stadium on Friday night and likely is headed to the disabled list along with fellow Athletics right-hander Jesse Hahn.Manager Bob Melvin said both...

Verlander's streak ends after 331 games with a strikeoutDETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander's streak of 331 games with at least one strikeout ended Sunday when he was knocked out of Detroit's matchup against Cleveland in the fourth inning.Verlander was tied with Curt Schilling for the sixth-longest streak since 1913....

Reds starting pitcher Feldman on DL with knee inflammationCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Scott Feldman on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation.The Reds also optioned OF Jesse Winker to Triple-A Louisville and recalled RHP Sal Romano and Lisalverto Bonilla from Louisville. Roman was Cincinnati's...

Indians RF Chisenhall scratched, evaluated for head injuryCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall was scratched from Wednesday's lineup and is being evaluated for a possible head injury.The Indians announced the change about 30 minutes before their game against the Cincinnati Reds.Chisenhall was tagged out sliding headfirst...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back after heart transplantMINNEAPOLIS (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 heart...

AP Sports WriterAll-Star closer Kintzler joins Nationals, bolsters bullpenBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler joined the Washington Nationals on Wednesday and shared with manager Dusty Baker his backstory, including three seasons pitching - and even selling tickets - in independent leagues.''It was a very interesting conversation,''...

LEADING OFF: Rizzo up 1st, Bellinger on 1st, Santana startsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around Major League Baseball on Wednesday:---THINKING BIGIn their first season since Dexter Fowler's departure, the Cubs ranked 24th in the majors with a .306 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. So...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Jeb Bush no longer interested in buying MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Jeb Bush has dropped out of the race for the Miami Marlins.The ex-presidential candidate and former Florida governor is no longer interested in buying the Marlins and has ended his pursuit of the...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

The OAKLAND and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (64-82) at Philadelphia Phillies (57-89) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 OAKLAND 9.5 (-120) (-120) 9.5 (-110) 110 -120 930 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING...

Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by BravesATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Bartolo Colon was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, 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,...

AP Sports WriterAstros put shortstop Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injuryBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the AL West-leading Houston Astros is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a torn ligament in his left thumb.The Astros put Correa on the 10-day...