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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...

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...

AP Sports WriterReports: Otani likely to sign with MLB in costly moveBy JIM ARMSTRONGTOKYO (AP) Shohei Otani is likely to leave Japan and sign with a Major League Baseball team after this season, multiple reports in Japanese media said Wednesday, a move that would cost the 23-year-old pitcher...

AP Sports WriterMartinez homers 4 times as Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 13-0By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) J.D. Martinez tied a major league record by slugging four of Arizona's six home runs, helping the Diamondbacks beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 13-0 on Monday night for their 11th straight...

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Indians in Game 5, Cubs try to zap NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---HIGH-5It's all or nothing when the Cleveland Indians host the New York Yankees in the decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series (8:08 p.m. EDT). Corey...

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...

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...

LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---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...