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AP Sports WriterSuspension of Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez cut to 3 gamesBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez reluctantly began serving a reduced three-game suspension Monday after appealing his punishment for participating in a brawl against Detroit.Sanchez was originally suspended by Major League Baseball for...

Associated PressCardinals, Pirates in awe of Little League spectacleBy TRAVIS JOHNSONWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Mike Matheny took a moment to look around the Lamade Stadium bleachers and was transported back in time.The sights reminded him of his childhood when the Cardinals manager idolized big leaguers just like the hundreds...

Scherzer hit on calf, believes injury isn't seriousMILWAUKEE (AP) Washington's Max Scherzer was hit in the left calf by a liner in the first inning and was lifted after throwing 75 pitches over five innings Saturday night, but the 2016 NL Cy Young Award winner said he didn't...

AP Baseball WriterYoung Brewers having a blast while contending in NL CentralBy JANIE McCAULEYEarlier this month, the Milwaukee Brewers needed a players-only team meeting to get back on track. The simple message: Focus on fun.No question something is going right again for this loose, light-hearted bunch just a few...

Associated PressRosario hits slam in 9-run 1st as Twins rout D-backs 12-5By SAM EKSTROMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins knew Arizona spot starter T.J. McFarland would be on a pitch count, so they hoped to get into the Diamondbacks' bullpen early.After a 52-pitch first inning Sunday, the Twins had...

Associated PressVenezuelan fans in no mood to 'Play Ball' amid crisisBy JORGE RUEDACARACAS, Venezuela (AP) For years, Venezuela's baseball stadiums served as a sporting sanctuary where fans of all classes and political backgrounds set aside their differences to watch some of the nation's top major league players and...

Associated PressLogan Morrison, Blake Snell lead Rays over White Sox 3-1By JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Logan Morrison makes himself heard daily in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse. Lately, he's been doing the same thing on the field.Morrison hit his 34th homer and drove in three runs, Blake Snell pitched...

AP Sports WriterAngels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with TigersBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race.The Angels sent minor-league pitcher Grayson Long to Detroit on Thursday.Detroit also...

LEADING OFF: Martinez, Diamondbacks try to stay hotBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKINGJ.D. Martinez and the Arizona Diamondbacks try to continue a pair of impressive streaks against the major league-leading Dodgers. Martinez homered in his final four at-bats during Monday night's 13-0...

Former MLB GM Klein dies after heart surgery complicationsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joe Klein, who was a general manager for three Major League Baseball teams before spending the last two decades as executive director of the independent Atlantic League, has died. He was 75.The Atlantic League said Klein died Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterWith Scherzer on verge of return, Nats are getting healthyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) As Bryce Harper misses baseball while on the disabled list, many of his Nationals teammates are getting close to being healthy again.Even with Harper still out with a bone bruise in his left...

Associated PressNationals promote top prospect Robles from minorsBy HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals promoted Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, leaving the top prospect speechless.The 20-year-old Robles hit .300 with 10 homers, 47 RBIs and 27 steals in 114 games over two minor league stops this...