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AP Baseball WriterRangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotelBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) A hotel door has jammed up Martin Perez and the Texas Rangers.In the latest setback for a depleted Rangers rotation, Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after...

Associated PressWith turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big liftBy MATT MARTELLSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to ''Shake Your Groove Thing'' with the tournament mascot before a win over Mexico and raising the roof to ''Taking...

AP Sports WriterHapp hits 3-run homer in 8th, Cubs beat Reds 5-4By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Ian Happ hit a three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs won for the 14th time in 17 games, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Friday.With a...

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...