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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,''...

LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---ROAMING ROMINE?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says he may play Andrew Romine at all nine positions during one of Detroit's games this week against Oakland. Romine has played everywhere...

AP Sports WriterTigers ace Fulmer to have elbow surgery, be out 3-4 monthsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Detroit Tigers lost another ace.All-Star Michael Fulmer will undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday and miss the remainder of the season, manager Brad Ausmus said Monday. Fulmer will have ulnar nerve transposition...

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...

AP Sports WriterInjuries derail Mariners' hopes of ending playoff droughtBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) There are many reasons the longest playoff drought in baseball is now at 16 years and counting.Seattle Mariners fans aren't interested in that, though. Until Seattle is finally back in the playoffs, every season is...

LEADING OFF: Granderson joins Dodgers, trio goes for No. 15By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday:---DODGERS LOADING UPCurtis Granderson could join the Dodgers at Detroit after the veteran outfielder was acquired from the New York Mets late Friday night. Los Angeles is running...

White Sox lose 2B Moncada with shin splintsCHICAGO (AP) White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada and outfielder Leury Garcia have left their game against the Minnesota Twins with injuries.Moncada, widely regarded as one of baseball's top prospects, was replaced in the field before the Twins batted in the...

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 WriterJones HR helps surging Orioles beat Mariners 7-6By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have reached an important landmark in their quest to reach the postseason for the third time in four years.Their task now is to keep the momentum going for five more weeks.Adam Jones...

LEADING OFF: Indians aim for 12th in row, Arizona after 11thBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---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...

LEADING OFF: Astros home for 1st time since Hurricane HarveyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---HOMECOMINGThe Houston Astros play their first game at Minute Maid Park since Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding. The AL West leaders had a home series earlier this week...

LEADING OFF: Twins in, Red Sox near clinch, testy Cubs-CardsBy 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...