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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: A magical season in the sun for Los Angeles DodgersBy TIM DAHLBERGLOS ANGELES (AP) The hottest team in the land had yet to get a runner to first base as the third inning came to a close at Dodger Stadium, where 46,128 had come to...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Who is this Harrison Bader?By JAKE CIELYAs we near the end of the fantasy baseball season, we'll take a look at players' value for the 2018 season in addition to a few nuggets helping you to finish strong. First, we'll have to touch on another...

Associated PressOakland's Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during anthemBy GIDEON RUBINOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics became the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem Saturday, pulling the sport into a polarizing protest movement that has been criticized harshly by...

LEADING OFF: After Maxwell takes knee, will others join?By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ANTHEM PROTESTSBruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics became the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San...

Nationals promote top prospect Robles from minorsWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have promoted top prospect Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg.The 20-year-old Robles hit .300 with 10 homers, 47 RBIs and 27 steals in 114 games over two minor league stops this season. The outfielder signed with Washington as...

LEADING OFF: After Maxwell takes knee, will others join?By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on Sunday:---ANTHEM PROTESTSBruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics became the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former...

AP Sports WriterTo go with his 50 homers, Stanton is flirting with .300By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) During his home run binge, Giancarlo Stanton is also content to settle for singles.Stanton went 8 for 10 to lead the Miami Marlins to a three-game weekend sweep of San Diego, raising...

AP Baseball WriterRoyals get pitchers Cahill, Maurer, Buchter from PadresBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) After scrambling back into contention in the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals are gearing up to make another bid for a postseason spot.The Royals acquired three pitchers from the San Diego Padres on Monday,...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

AP Baseball WriterPitch clock, limits on mound visits looming for MLB in 2018By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Count CC Sabathia as a fan who wants to speed up baseball games. When the six-time All-Star tunes in at home, he quickly changes the channel.''It's slow. It's boring,'' the New...

Brewers get LH reliever Tyler Webb from YankeesMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed reliever Tyler Webb from the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper.Webb was assigned to Triple-A following the trade Thursday. He had a 4.50 ERA in seven appearances this year...

Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1ANAHEIM, California (AP) Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer to become the major league career leader in home runs by a player born outside the United States, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 10-1 on Tuesday...