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AP Baseball WriterAces out: Sale, Kershaw chased early in Series openerBy RONALD BLUMBOSTON (AP) Aces were out early in the World Series, where four-plus innings for starters is becoming the new norm.The outings of the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw and Boston's Chris Sale turned into short stories . Each...

Associated PressMachado, Paddack power 1st-place Padres past DiamondbacksBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Manny Machado homered and Chris Paddack limited Arizona to three hits over 5 1/3 innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night.In addition to his home run, Machado...

Indians' Carrasco hit on arm by line driveCLEVELAND (AP) Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been removed from their game against Minnesota after he was struck on the right arm by a line drive in the second inning.Carrasco hopped off the mound and went down to his knees on...

Tommy John rehab complete, Twins send RHP May to Triple-AMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have reinstated right-handed pitcher Trevor May from the disabled list and assigned him to Triple-A, a little less than 15 months after Tommy John elbow surgery.May had the ligament replacement procedure on March 22...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Right-hander Jarrod Parker reached agreement on an $850,000, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, avoiding arbitration.The A's announced the deal Saturday, which includes $425,000 guaranteed. Parker has had lousy luck the past two seasons, not pitching in the majors since 2013. He missed...

Owner says Cleveland's baseball team is changing its name but will play as the Indians at least through the 2021 season.CLEVELAND (AP) Owner says Cleveland's baseball team is changing its name but will play as the Indians at least through the 2021 season.

AP Sports WriterYankees slug 3 HRs off Kershaw to beat Dodgers 5-1By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The New York Yankees left Los Angeles feeling good about how they matched up against the team with the best record in baseball.DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Judge and Mike Ford homered, and Domingo...

The DETROIT and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Detroit Tigers (64-97) at Minnesota Twins (84-77) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:10 PM EST WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 DETROIT 9.5 (-160) (-135) 9.5 (-110) 125 -135 924 MINNESOTA TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, TBS, FSN Detroit, FSN North (Minnesota) PITCHING...

AP Sports WriterOrioles face prospect of opening without Means, Smith Jr.By DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. on the 10-day injured list Monday, and manager Brandon Hyde isn't sure if left-hander John Means will be able to start the opener at Boston on Friday night.Smith recently...

TORONTO (AP) The New York Yankees will honor Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit with a pregame ceremony before hosting the Blue Jays on Sept. 13.Rodriguez homered off Detroit's Justin Verlander on June 19, becoming the 29th player to reach the 3,000-hit plateau.Rodriguez said he was ''in disbelief'' upon learning...

Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCSLOS ANGELES (AP) The Chicago Cubs moved within one win of their first trip to the World Series in 71 years by winning 8-4 at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, taking a 3-2 lead in the National...

Associated PressEflin strong again, Hoskins drives in 2 as Phils beat NatsBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Zach Eflin has learned there's more to pitching than just throwing hard.Eflin pitched seven strong innings and Rhys Hoskins drove in a pair of runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-1...