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LEADING OFF: Indians aim for 12th in row, Arizona after 11thBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---LABOR OF LOVEThe streaking Cleveland Indians try to win their 12th in a row when they open a series in Chicago against the White Sox. The AL...

AP Sports WriterPuerto Rican players across MLB help after Hurricane MariaBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) It's been three days since Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico and Carlos Beltran still hasn't been able to get in touch with his parents who live there.While the Houston Astros designated hitter plays with...

Leading Off: Red Sox, Rockies try to clinch, Stanton near 60By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:---TRY AGAINThe Boston Red Sox make their third bid to clinch the AL East crown when Drew Pomeranz (16-6, 3.38 ERA) faces Lance McCullers and the 100-win Houston...

Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton hits No. 53 - and dents TV cameraMIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton's latest home run did some damage - to a television camera.Stanton hit his major league-leading 53th homer for the Miami Marlins on Monday night, belting a fly ball to right field that dented the...

Yawkey foundation 'disheartened' by efforts to rename streetBOSTON (AP) A foundation set up by the former owners of the Boston Red Sox says its ''disheartened'' its namesake has become embroiled in the national controversy over racially divisive monuments.The Yawkey Foundations said Friday in a statement to The Associated...

LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to clinch, Cubs-Cards get testyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:---ENJOY ITA day after clinching their first playoff spot since 2010, the Twins are back on the field for an afternoon game at Cleveland. Minnesota became the first...

AP Sports WriterLearning curve: Rookie 1B Josh Bell bright spot for PiratesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The perfectionist in Josh Bell fueled the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman's incessant climb to the major leagues. To stay, he's learning to let that guy go.During his steady rise through the minors, Bell...

The Latest: Astros, Rangers to play series at home of RaysHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on how Hurricane Harvey has affected sports in and around Houston (all times local):3:05 p.m.The Houston Astros will play their series against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of...

Associated PressFans denounce racism with sign above Green MonsterBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) A few fans seated above the Green Monster dropped down a sign denouncing racism during the fourth inning of Boston's game against Oakland at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.The sign - draped over the top middle...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Owners approve sale of Marlins to Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The woebegone Miami Marlins are Derek Jeter's problem now.Major league owners on Wednesday approved the sale of the team by Jeffrey Loria to an investment group led by Jeter and Bruce Sherman, two...

AP Sports WriterSolarte's HR spoils Strasburg's return in Padres' 3-1 winBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Yangervis Solarte hit a two-run home run off Stephen Strasburg in the first inning of the right-hander's first start in almost a month and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 3-1...

AP Sports WriterPhillies score twice in 9th to beat slumping Marlins 2-1By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton's not giving the tape measure much of a workout this week.His final swing Friday night produced a dribbler that traveled less than 10 feet, and he went hitless as the Miami...