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AP Baseball WriterAces low: Lots of top pitchers getting pounded in playoffsBy BEN WALKERClayton Kershaw, raked for four home runs. Corey Kluber, clubbed. Chris Sale, swatted. Luis Severino, slammed.This is October, right? The time when All-Star aces excel?''I mean, I really don't know. You kind of have seen it...

Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1ANAHEIM, California (AP) For Albert Pujols, the home runs keep coming and the records keep falling.The Angels slugger hit a three-run homer Tuesday night, the 610th of his career, breaking a tie for eighth on the career list with...

LEADING OFF: Stanton nears 50, Machado again nicks Bosox 2BBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---50 ON DECKGiancarlo Stanton takes his first swing at reaching 50 home runs this year, a day after the Miami slugger connected twice at Marlins Park. He has...

AP Sports WriterAngels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with TigersBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race.The Angels also allowed Cameron Maybin to leave on a waiver...

AP Baseball WriterGene Michael, who built Yankees' 1990s dynasty, dies at 79By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Gene Michael, the slick-fielding shortstop nicknamed Stick who went on to manage the New York Yankees and then as an executive built a power that won four World Series in five years,...

AP Sports WriterTexas teams' plans upended by Hurricane HarveyBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers won't travel to Houston as planned after their games Sunday in California because of torrential floodwaters that have engulfed the city in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.The Rangers had been...

Fan at White Sox-Royals game struck in mouth by foul ballCHICAGO (AP) A woman in the stands at Guaranteed Rate Field was hit in the mouth by a foul ball Friday night, but the Chicago White Sox say she refused treatment.The woman was seated in box seats near...

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

AP Baseball WriterPlayers Weekend means Yankees break with uniform traditionBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Batting cleanup and playing right field: All Rise.Hitting fifth, the shortstop: Sir Didi.Over at third base: Toddfather.No, these were not your father's New York Yankees. Matter of fact, not Joe DiMaggio's, either.But there they...

San Fran pitcher Matt Cain to retire after Saturday startPHOENIX (AP) San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain says he'll retire after his start at home on Saturday against San Diego.The 32-year-old Cain informed teammates of his decision in a closed meeting before Wednesday's game at Chase Field against the...

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

Twins recall catcher Mitch Garver for major league debutMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have recalled catcher Mitch Garver from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Robbie Grossman on the 10-day disabled list with a broken left thumb.Garver, who also has played first base and left field for the Red...