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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...

Scherzer limps to first and exits game after 5 inningsMILWAUKEE (AP) Washington's Max Scherzer was lifted after throwing 75 pitches over five innings, one inning after limping to first base in an at-bat.A liner from Milwaukee's Travis Shaw hit the 2016 NL Cy Young Award winner on his...

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...

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...

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 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,''...

Associated PressDonaldson, Blue Jays stop Red Sox winning streak at 6By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox would like to get the AL East wrapped up quickly so they can start resting some banged-up players.Josh Donaldson homered and drove in three runs, powering the Toronto Blue Jays...

Flores leaves game after fouling ball off faceHOUSTON (AP) New York Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores left Saturday night's game against the Houston Astros after fouling a ball off his face.Flores was batting in the fourth inning when he fouled a ball from pitcher Brad Peacock and it...

Associated PressCardinals: Cupboard isn't bare after missing playoffs againBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) Despite another winning record in St. Louis, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina summed up his feelings about the season simply.''No matter what happens, if you don't make the (playoffs) it's not a good year,'' said Molina,...

Scherzer limps to first and exits game after 5 inningsMILWAUKEE (AP) Washington's Max Scherzer was lifted after throwing 75 pitches over five innings, one inning after limping to first base in an at-bat.A liner from Milwaukee's Travis Shaw hit the 2016 NL Cy Young Award winner on his...

AP Sports WriterRoaring 20: Indians tie AL record with 20th straight winBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Francisco Lindor skipped through the doorway and into the Indians' clubhouse, where the pulsating music was at an ear-splitting level.As many of his teammates dressed quickly with another game just 14 hours away,...

Shohei Otani to have surgery on right ankle on ThursdayTOKYO (AP) Japanese baseball player Shohei Otani will have right ankle surgery on Thursday.The reigning Pacific League MVP, in his fifth season with the Nippon Ham Fighters, is prized as both a pitcher and hitter. He is likely to...