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AP Sports WriterNats GM: Scherzer to face Cubs but not decided whenBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer did not throw the bullpen session that he was expected to on Wednesday to test his bothersome right hamstring, and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team hasn't determined...

A capsule look at the Twins-Yankees playoff gameBy The Associated PressA look at the American League wild-card game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees:---Schedule: Tuesday, at New York, 8:09 p.m. EDT (ESPN).---Season Series: Yankees won 4-2.---Projected Lineups:Twins: 2B Brian Dozier (.269, 34 HRs, 93 RBIs, .853 OPS),...

LEADING OFF: Stanton surges, Devers debuts, Gray auditionsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---GIANT GIANCARLOMiami slugger Giancarlo Stanton has hit six home runs in seven games and is tied with Yankees rookie Aaron Judge for most in the majors at 32. Stanton has...

The KANSAS CITY and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Kansas City Royals (72-74) at Cleveland Indians (91-56) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 KANSAS CITY 9 (-235) (-230) 9 (-110) 210 -230 922 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City,...

The PITTSBURGH and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (68-79) at Cincinnati Reds (63-84) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 905 PITTSBURGH 9.5 (-115) (-115) 9.5 (-110) 105 -115 906 CINCINNATI TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FSN Ohio...

Tigers' Kinsler says ump Hernandez should get out of gameARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler had harsh words Tuesday for Angel Hernandez, saying the veteran umpire should get a different job.A day after being ejected from a game for questioning Hernandez's calls on balls and...

C Rene Rivera joins Cubs, gets start against Blue JaysCHICAGO (AP) Rene Rivera got right down to business on his first day with the Chicago Cubs.The veteran catcher joined the Cubs on Sunday and got the start for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rookie Victor...

Associated PressEx-MLB pitcher Schilling collecting Harvey relief donationsBy MARK PRATTBOSTON (AP) Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling's plan to collect supplies and cash to bring to the victims of Hurricane Harvey is drawing criticism on social media from people who say donations should only go to legitimate charities.Schilling...

The CHI WHITE SOX and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago White Sox (59-87) at Detroit Tigers (60-86) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 919 CHI WHITE SOX 9.5 (-120) (-120) 9.5 (-110) 110 -120 920 DETROIT TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN...

AP Baseball WriterSmashing: MLB home run record on track to fall TuesdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton's smacks, Aaron Judge's jolts and all those dizzying long balls helped Major League Baseball move another poke closer to the inevitable.Nearly two decades after the height of the Steroids Era,...

LEADING OFF: Cardinals-Pirates meet in Little League ClassicBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---LITTLE BIG LEAGUEA day after they played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the St. Louis Cardinals and Pirates will fly about 200 miles to central Pennsylvania for the Little League...

AP Sports WriterPirates OF Starling Marte humbled in return from suspensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte insists he still isn't sure exactly how the banned steroid that cost the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder an 80-game suspension got into his system. All set to return Tuesday night, he stressed he...