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AP Sports WriterNova pitches hot Pirates past Cubs 8-5 in Wrigley openerBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them.Ivan Nova pitched seven solid innings, Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer and Pittsburgh ruined the Chicago Cubs' home opener...

Associated PressYamamoto wins again, Marlins hand Phillies 7th straight lossBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Manager Don Mattingly likes the progress he is seeing from the rebuilding Marlins.Phillies manager Gabe Kapler thinks he has the right pieces, too - even if that's a tough sell right now to frustrated fans...

Cubs sued for better wheelchair access at Wrigley FieldCHICAGO (AP) A 20-year-old Chicago Cubs fan is suing team owners to force them to provide better wheelchair access at Wrigley Field.The Chicago Tribune reports the lawsuit was filed last month in federal court on behalf of David F. Cerda....

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Russell hit in face, D-backs face deGromBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:SHORT STUFFThe Cubs are awaiting word on Addison Russell after the infielder was hit in the face by a fastball Sunday. Russell remained in the game for a bit...

Associated PressMets' Collins defends his bullpen use amid criticismBy KEVIN COONEYPHILADELPHIA (AP) New York Mets manager Terry Collins has defended his use of the bullpen early in the season after published reports quoted unnamed team officials who disapproved of the job he did.''It's part of the job,'' Collins...

Padres release veteran third baseman HeadleyPITTSBURGH (AP) The San Diego Padres have released third baseman Chase Headley, six days after designating him for assignment.The 34-year-old cleared waivers, which was not surprising considering any team claiming him would be responsible for paying the remainder of his $13 million salary.The...

AP Baseball WriterTanaka, Judge save Yanks; Bird homers for 1-0 win in Game 3By MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Masahiro Tanaka's seven-inning gem was saved when Aaron Judge prevented a home run in right field, and Greg Bird homered to give the New York Yankees a 1-0 victory over...

The Latest: Manfred says conversation needed on rule changesWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:55 p.m.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is outlining concerns in the way the sport has changed and says owners want a broad conversation with players about rules changes.Manfred says concerns include...

The SAN FRANCISCO and the ST LOUIS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/21/2018 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: San Francisco Giants (72-81) at St. Louis Cardinals (84-69) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 21 - 8:15 PM EST WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 SAN FRANCISCO 7.5 (-140) (-145) 7.5 (-110) 135 -145 960 ST LOUIS TV: 8:15...

AP Sports WriterMarlins acquire RHP Straily from Reds for 3 minor leaguersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Replacing Jose Fernandez will be a collective task for the Miami Marlins, with 14-game winner Dan Straily joining the effort Thursday.Miami obtained Straily from the Cincinnati Reds for three minor leaguers, including right-handers...

MLB '20 schedule: Yanks-Nats, Giants-Dodgers open on July 23NEW YORK (AP) Mookie Betts, Gerrit Cole and a pair of high-profile matchups are set for opening day as Major League Baseball begins its shortened 60-game season on July 23 in ballparks without fans amid the coronavirus pandemic.MLB released the...

Second baseman Daniel Murphy and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the agreement, first reported by ESPN, was subject to a successful physical.Drafted by the...