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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...

Cubs' Lackey, Contreras tossed from game against CardinalsCHICAGO (AP) Cubs starter John Lackey and catcher Willson Contreras have been ejected from Chicago's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.Both players were tossed after arguing with plate umpire Jordan Baker in the fifth inning Friday.The Cardinals had runners on first...

LEADING OFF: Cubs check Bryant, Nats still rolling vs AstrosBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---BRUISED BRYANTThe Cubs will see how Kris Bryant is feeling, a day after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand and exited the game. The...

LEADING OFF: Twins in, Red Sox near clinch, testy Cubs-CardsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on 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...

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...

Texas Rangers break ground for new $1.1B stadiumARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have held a groundbreaking ceremony for their $1.1 billion retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in time for the 2020 season.Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Rangers ownership and city officials for the...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Collins to resign as Mets manager after gameBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) New York Mets manager Terry Collins will resign after the team's final game this season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The Mets were finishing up Sunday at Philadelphia....

AP Sports WriterMarlins-Brewers series moved to Milwaukee because of IrmaBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Marlins' three-game series against the Brewers this week will be moved from Miami to Milwaukee because of South Florida's recovery from Hurricane Irma.The series remains scheduled for Friday through Sunday. The Marlins' first home...

Whiffle Ball: MLB sets strikeout record for 10th year in rowBy The Associated PressMajor League Baseball hitters have once again swung - and missed - into the record book.For the 10th straight year, MLB batters have set the mark for most strikeouts in a season. They did it Wednesday,...

LEADING OFF: Indians eye No. 20 to match "Moneyball" A'sBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---SO MONEYCleveland goes for its 20th consecutive victory in a game against Detroit, a mark that would match the 2002 ''Moneyball'' Athletics for the best streak this century....

Associated PressBell's homer sends Pirates to sweep of OriolesBy ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) With four games remaining in their season, the Pittsburgh Pirates will likely finish next-to-last in the majors in home runs.But rookie first baseman Josh Bell is a sign for hope in the future. Bell hit a...

Associated PressMets OF Conforto has tear in shoulder, injured taking swingBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) Mets outfielder Michael Conforto dislocated his left shoulder and suffered a tear while swinging at a pitch Thursday, and will go the disabled list.Hours after New York lost to Arizona 3-2, the team...