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AP Sports WriterIt no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in OctoberBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz.Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a...

Associated PressRenteria has White Sox feeling confident, working hardBy JACK THOMPSONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Even though the Chicago White Sox are relatively early in their rebuilding project, the enthusiasm is very high - even by spring training standards of optimism.Much of that has to do with their man in...

AP Sports WriterYankees activate closer Chapman after COVID-19 boutBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees activated All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman from the injured list after he recovered from COVID-19.The move came befor Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason camp...

Lower leg injury sends Reds' Votto to DL; Barnhart at 1BCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a right lower leg injury.The All-Star was hit by a pitch from Ryan Madson in Washington on Aug. 4. In Cincinnati's...

LEADING OFF: Surgery for Cespedes? Pirates go for 11By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:YO, YOU GOOD?Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets are awaiting a report and recommendation from doctors after the slugger had an MRI on both feet Monday. Cespedes may need surgery to...

AP Sports Writer7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS leadBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) David Freese wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series. Neither was Kike Hernandez or Chris Taylor.All are right-handed batters, and...

Japanese pitcher Kikuchi to be posted in early DecemberTOKYO (AP) The Seibu Lions will begin the posting process for left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on Dec. 3 so that he can negotiate with teams in Major League Baseball.The posting period begins on Dec. 5, and Kikuchi will have 30...

AP Baseball WriterBaseball faces crowded sports market in Britain, EuropeBy RONALD BLUMLONDON (AP) Making the long walk from the Stratford train station through a mall and to Olympic Stadium, fans headed to the first Major League Baseball games in Europe passed retailers filled with gear from Premier League...

Davis looks for another postseason shot with Red SoxCLEVELAND (AP) Rajai Davis got a taste of the playoffs last season. He can't wait for another one.''They're like candy,'' he said after joining the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. ''I just can't get enough of them.''Davis will likely get...

Harper hand X-rays negative, Phils star still gets day offNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is being held out of the lineup a night after taking a pitch off his right hand.X-rays were negative and manager Gabe Kapler was confident there were no fractures in the...

The BOSTON and the TORONTO will both be gunning for a victory on 5/20/2019 at 1:07 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs TORONTO GAME: Boston Red Sox (24-22) at Toronto Blue Jays (19-27) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 20 - 1:07 PM EST WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 BOSTON 9.5 (185) (190) 9.5 (-110) -210 190 960 TORONTO TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, MLB Network,...

AP Baseball WriterDonaldson, Keuchel, Braves top Mets 2-1 for 8th win in rowBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Josh Donaldson hit two more home runs against the Mets, Dallas Keuchel pitched his best game of the season and the Atlanta Braves won their eighth in a row, holding off...