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Arizona's JD Martinez hits 4 home runs, ties MLB recordLOS ANGELES (AP) J.D. Martinez has hit four home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a major league record-tying performance at Dodger Stadium.Martinez became the 18th player in big league history to accomplish the feat when he kept connecting...

LEADING OFF: Indians still rolling, Dodgers still reelingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---...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 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...

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 PressIndians rout White Sox 10-1, maintain AL's best recordBy BRIAN DULIKCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians are on the verge of clinching the best record in the American League. They're focused on a much larger prize.''We're motivated to win the World Series. That's been our goal since the start...

AP Baseball WriterRed Sox atop AL East despite Porcello's rough seasonBy NOAH TRISTERLast year's AL Cy Young Award winner is this year's major league leader in losses - and that's not the only reason Rick Porcello's 2017 stat line is noteworthy.If Boston wins the AL East, Porcello (10-17) will...

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 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...

Dodgers and Giants resume top of first inning at 10:50 p.m.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers and Giants resumed their series opener at 10:50 p.m. Monday at AT&T Park after two separate delays for lightning and rain.The first pitch Monday night was delayed 42 minutes because of...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg to start Game 4 of NLDS for Nationals after allBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg woke up feeling better and will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.The Nationals announced several hours before Wednesday's scheduled...

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...

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...