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Minnesota Twins turn first triple play in 11 years vs AngelsANAHEIM, California (AP) The Minnesota Twins have turned their first triple play in 11 years during the fourth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels.The Twins made the feat look easy Thursday night after Los Angeles'...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Quintana's value after trade to CubsBy JAKE CIELYThe All-Star break is over, which means it's time to get your eyes back on the road toward a fantasy baseball title. As we head into the second half, we already have a significant trade along with a...

Company promo: Free repairs if Indians' win streak hits 15CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians could make several hundred customers of a window and home repair business very happy if the team extends its winning streak to 15 games Thursday night.Cleveland.com reports Cleveland-based Universal Windows Direct offered customers in...

Beltre out of Rangers' lineup again after spraining ankleARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre is out of the Texas Rangers' lineup because of a sprained left ankle, a little more than a week after finally making his season debut.Beltre wasn't listed on the lineup posted in the Rangers' clubhouse...

LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKING STANTONGiancarlo Stanton has homered in five straight games for the Marlins and leads the majors with 43. He's already set the Miami record for homers in...

AP Sports WriterMiami Marlins begin road trip as Irma bears down on FloridaBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) As the Miami Marlins began a weeklong road trip, they couldn't help but wonder what will be there when they get back home.Hurricane Irma was bearing down on South Florida with potentially...

AP Sports WriterUnbeatable: Indians romping, rolling on 16-game win streakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Over two hours before the game's first pitch, the mood inside the clubhouse of baseball's hottest team is almost fraternity-house loose.Championship-level chill.In one corner, All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor smiles while peeling off his backpack and...

Indians place All-Star Andrew Miller on disabled listBOSTON (AP) The Cleveland Indians have placed All-Star left-hander Andrew Miller on the disabled list with right knee tendinitis.One of baseball's best relievers, Miller pitched in Tuesday night's 12-10 loss at Fenway Park. He is 4-3 with two saves and a...

AP Baseball WriterTigers' Cabrera, Yankees' Romine wrestle as benches clearBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during a bench-clearing fracas in the sixth inning of Thursday's game.New York reliever Tommy Kahnle and manager Joe Girardi...

Francona feeling better, expected to manage Indians gameCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is feeling better and expected back in the dugout for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Francona felt ill late in Tuesday's 7-5 loss and did not meet with reporters afterward. Bench coach...

White Sox starter Shields about ready for rehab assignmentCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox starter James Shields says he is just about ready to go on a rehab assignment.The 35-year-old right-hander threw about a 30-pitch bullpen session for the second time in three days on Friday. He plans to...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boostBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---AILING ALL OVERStar pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter. Kershaw is...