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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...

'Don't be alarmed': Bryce Harper out of Nationals' lineupWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper is out of the starting lineup because he feels sore after returning from a left knee injury that sidelined him for about a quarter of the season.Nationals manager Dusty Baker said before...

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...

Associated PressRed Sox, Yankees still going back and forth over a buntBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.Sabathia got riled Thursday night when...

Associated PressHapp wins 3rd straight, Jays hit 3 HRs, beat Pirates 7-1By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) J.A. Happ pitched six innings to win his third straight start, Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Sunday.Justin Smoak and Darwin Barney added...

AP Baseball WriterNationals first to clinch, but more will follow soonBy NOAH TRISTERThe Washington Nationals became the first major league team to clinch a postseason spot when they wrapped up the NL East on Sunday.They'll have plenty of company in the playoff picture soon enough.The Nationals lead their division...

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...

AP Sports WriterBeltran has raised $1.3 million for Puerto Rico storm reliefBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) A crowd-funding campaign started by Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Beltran has already raised nearly $1.3 million to help with hurricane relief in his native Puerto Rico.Beltran and his family donated $1 million to...

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...

AP Sports WriterMarlins luminaries Conine, Dawson, Perez part of sale purgeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Jeff Conine, who goes by the nickname Mr. Marlin, is part of the purge of Miami Marlins executives before the sale of the team to Derek Jeter's investment group.Conine said Saturday he was told...

LEADING OFF: Indians still rolling, Dodgers still reelingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---...AND COUNTINGThe Indians can win their 19th straight game when they open a series against Detroit. Cleveland is two victories shy of the 2002 ''Moneyball'' Athletics for the longest streak...

AP Sports WriterRhys Hoskins shines first month in the majorsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Rhys Hoskins is no ordinary rookie.Since his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies last month, the 24-year-old slugger has shown prodigious power, remarkable plate discipline and the poise of a veteran.''He looks like a professional hitter,''...