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LEADING OFF: Cubs check Bryant, Nats still rolling vs AstrosBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BRUISED BRYANTThe Cubs will see how Kris Bryant is feeling, a day after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand and exited the game. The...

AP Sports WriterAngels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with TigersBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Justin Upton is eager to get back into a playoff race. The Los Angeles Angels badly need another big bat to bolster their postseason push.After the Angels acquired the slugger in a...

Associated PressHomers and defense lead Royals past Tigers, 7-6By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon.Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar homered for the Royals, but the...

The NY METS and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Mets (63-83) at Atlanta Braves (66-79) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:35 PM EST WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 909 NY METS 9.5 (-135) (-145) 9.5 (-110) 135 -145 910 ATLANTA TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York),...

A capsule look at the Red Sox-Astros playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros:---Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Thursday, at Houston, 4:08 p.m. (MLB); Game 2, Friday, at Houston, 2:05 p.m. (FS1); Game 3,...

Associated PressPina's homer leads Brewers to 7-6 comeback win over PiratesBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Pina hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Pina's one-out shot to right field came off Pirates reliever Juan...

AP Sports WriterIndians place Miller, Salazar on disabled listBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians All-Star reliever Andrew Miller has been placed on the disabled list for the second time in 20 days with knee tendinitis.Also Tuesday, Cleveland placed starter Danny Salazar on the 10-day DL with elbow inflammation.Miller made...

Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018DETROIT (AP) Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season.Manfred spoke Tuesday while visiting Comerica Park before Detroit hosted the Yankees.Manfred said he didn't want to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jeter, Sherman holding meetings at Marlins ParkBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) A person familiar with the discussions says Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman are meeting with department heads Tuesday and Wednesday at Marlins Park to ease the transition in their investment group's pending purchase of...

Flores leaves game after fouling ball off faceHOUSTON (AP) New York Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores left Saturday night's game against the Houston Astros after fouling a ball off his face.Flores was batting in the fourth inning when he fouled a ball from pitcher Brad Peacock and it...

AP Sports WriterBryce Boost: Nats thrilled Harper set to provide playoff popBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) When Bryce Harper slipped on a rain-slicked first base and tumbled awkwardly to the ground in apparent agony back in August, many members of the Washington Nationals feared the worst.''Watching that live ...''...

Cubs claim C Rivera off waivers from New York MetsCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have claimed veteran catcher Rene Rivera off waivers from the New York Mets.The 34-year-old Rivera is known for his defensive skills. He has thrown out 10 of 31 runners attempting to steal this season....