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AP Sports WriterKershaw struggles, Dodgers fall to Brews 6-5 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Clayton Kershaw pounded his glove over and over, yelling ''Let's go!'' as he walked off the mound.Pretty soon, he was gone.Kershaw was hit hard in the shortest start of his spotty playoff career,...

Associated PressMike Foltynewicz gives up 2 more HR, Pirates beat Braves 6-1By ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) If the Atlanta Braves needed more reason to purse free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel, they may have gotten it on Thursday.Mike Foltynewicz allowed consecutive home runs to Colin Moran and Gregory Polanco in...

NEW YORK (AP) Outfielder Alejandro De Aza and the New York Mets have agreed to a $5.75 million, one-year contract, pending a physical, according to person familiar with the negotiations.The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. The deal contains an...

Beloved Detroit Tigers star Al Kaline dies at 85DETROIT (AP) Al Kaline, who spent his entire 22-season Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Tigers and was known affectionately as “Mr. Tiger,” has died. He was 85.John Morad, a friend of Kaline's, confirmed to The Associated Press that...

AP Sports WriterIndians to host 2019 All-Star Game, sixth time for clubBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Sandy Alomar looked out the window as snow fell inside Progressive Field and vividly recalled a warm July night 20 years ago.''The best moment of my life,'' he said.A six-time All-Star catcher, Alomar...

The WASHINGTON and the NY METS will both be gunning for a victory on 5/20/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs NY METS GAME: Washington Nationals (19-27) at New York Mets (20-25) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 20 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 WASHINGTON () () (-110)   952 NY...

The COLORADO and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 8/27/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (71-59) at Los Angeles Angels (63-68) DATE/TIME: Monday, August 27 - 10:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 COLORADO 8.5 (145) (130) 8.5 (-110) -140 130 914 LA ANGELS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 130 PREDICTION:...

Associated PressRockies sweep Diamondbacks, who are eliminatedBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) The Colorado Rockies still have a shot at the postseason heading into the final week of the regular season after a three-game sweep of Arizona.Kyle Freeland extended his unbeaten streak to 10 starts, and the Rockies beat...

Associated Press2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirusBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) A second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus.The player, while in self-quarantine, reported fatigue and an elevated temperature to medical personnel with the Yankees, according to the team. The...

His team's got bite, but Francona loses tooth with chewTORONTO (AP) Enough talk about that toothless Toronto offense. Cleveland manager Terry Francona had a real dental issue to deal with after Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.Francona says he had to see a dentist after Monday night's...

AP Sports WriterCubs closer Morrow goes on DL with back tightnessBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs will have to get by without closer Brandon Morrow for at least a little while.The Cubs placed the right-hander on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, leaving a short-handed bullpen without its...

AP Baseball WriterAiling shoulder knocks Yankees lefty Sabathia out of ALDSBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia will be watching the AL Division Series from the dugout, unable to contribute from the New York Yankees bullpen because of a sore left shoulder.''I didn't want to put the team...