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Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Conforto king of NY over Judge?By JAKE CIELYWhile everyone is enamored with Aaron Judge, there is another New York ballplayer that might be better.Plus, the Dodgers gave up on Urias, should you on your fantasy team?CHEERSMichael Conforto, NYM - While all of the Big Apple...

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...

AP Baseball WriterRoyals-Yankees game postponed, rescheduled for Sept. 25By MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Masahiro Tanaka gets extra rest, and the Kansas City Royals get to stay on schedule.The game between the Royals and New York Yankees was postponed by rain Thursday, with the announcement coming on a wet...

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...

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...

Associated PressKluber strikes out season-high 14, Indians top Blue Jays 8-1By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Corey Kluber struck out a season-high 14 in 7 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.Kluber (8-3) showed no signs of the...

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,''...

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...

Lasorda recovering after pacemaker replacement surgeryLOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda is recovering after surgery to replace his pacemaker.The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday on Twitter that Lasorda ''is doing well.'' He had the surgery Thursday.A team official says Lasorda will be undergoing rehab for...

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...

Justice Department settles suit over LA Dodgers broadcastsLOS ANGELES (AP) The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it has settled a lawsuit that accused AT&T's DirectTV unit of orchestrating a backroom deal with competitors to not carry the sole channel that broadcasts Dodgers baseball in Los Angeles.The deal,...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Looking at effects of Yankees-White Sox tradeBy JAKE CIELYThe MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and we already have some significant fantasy baseball players affected by the moves. Not only is there a new batter for the Yankees, but a new closer has emerged, while...