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AP Baseball WriterYankees sitting Judge for 2 days, hoping to end slumpBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge, please be seated.The slumping slugger is getting a couple of days off, and the New York Yankees hope the rest will help him find his swing.''Try to refresh him and...

AP Sports WriterMariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from CardinalsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for minor league infielder Rayder Ascanio as Seattle tries to bolster its beleaguered starting rotation during the AL wild-card race.Seattle is...

AP Sports WriterRockies rout Kershaw, Dodgers 9-1; LA drops 7th in rowBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer off a laboring Clayton Kershaw as the Colorado Rockies beat the Dodgers 9-1 on Thursday night, sending Los Angeles to its seventh straight defeat and 12th...

AP Baseball WriterAfter withstanding Trout's injury, Angels on a runBy NOAH TRISTERWhen Mike Trout went on the disabled list May 29 with a torn ligament in his left thumb, the Los Angeles Angels were 26-27 and seemingly in a lot of trouble.When he came back after the All-Star break,...

Umpires end protest, will meet with Commissioner ManfredNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball umpires have ended their protest of what they called ''abusive player behavior'' after Commissioner Rob Manfred offered to meet with their union's governing board.Most umpires wore white wristbands during Saturday's games after Detroit second baseman...

AP Baseball WriterGene Michael, who built Yankees' 1990s champions, dies at 79By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Former Yankees shortstop, manager and executive Gene Michael has died at 79.The team says he had a heart attack and died Thursday.Michael was a slick-fielding infielder who went on to manage the...

Associated PressBettis back from cancer treatment, Rockies blank Braves 3-0By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves.Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut...

AP Sports WriterCourt: MLB committee can determine Nationals' rights feesBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) A committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine how much money the Washington Nationals should receive from the Baltimore Orioles for television broadcasts of their games, an appeals court ruled Thursday.The Nationals...

Davis looks for another postseason shot with Red SoxCLEVELAND (AP) Rajai Davis got a taste of the playoffs last season. He can't wait for another one.''They're like candy,'' he said after joining the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. ''I just can't get enough of them.''Davis will likely get...

LEADING OFF: Indians, D-backs streaking; Dodgers slumpingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on Friday:---SWEET 16?Mike Clevinger and the Indians try to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 16 games when they begin a series against Baltimore. Clevinger (8-5, 3.50 ERA) has delivered a...

Associated PressPrize rookie Devers joins Red Sox, expected to start TuesdayBy JIM HOEHNSEATTLE (AP) The Boston Red Sox are giving highly touted prospect Rafael Devers a day to get acclimated to big league life. Then, he's expected to make his first start in the majors - against Seattle...

AP Sports WriterCubs acquire Quintana in blockbuster trade with White SoxBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs found the pitching help they were looking for just a few miles from Wrigley Field. They hope it will give the scuffling team the kick it needs.The defending World Series champions...