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Aaron Hicks activated from disabled list by YankeesNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Hicks has been activated from the disabled list by the playoff-bound New York Yankees after his second lengthy injury layoff this season.The move was announced before Tuesday night's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.Hicks, who turns...

AP Sports WriterAltuve looks for more as Astros prepare for ALCSBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox.As Houston prepares...

Puig powers Dodgers to 8-5 win over D-backs, 2-0 series leadBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig had three hits and drove in two runs, Austin Barnes added a key two-run double as the Los Angeles Dodgers used another relentless offensive performance to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks...

AP Sports WriterNats' Scherzer plays catch; hamstring 'tweaked' not strainedBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer bounded up the stairs from the dugout to the field on his way to his usual post-start catch Sunday, the white compression sleeve on his right leg the only indication that...

LEADING OFF: Cubs and Twins can clinch, Harper getting closeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---PARTY TIMEThe Cubs can clinch the NL Central for a second straight year with a win against St. Louis or a loss by Milwaukee. Jake Arrieta (14-9, 3.43...

Nationals' Scherzer says hamstring tweaked, not strainedWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer says an MRI exam on his right hamstring shows he just tweaked it and did not strain the muscle.Scherzer said Sunday that he does not think the leg issue is a big deal and that...

AP Sports WriterEncarnacion back for Indians in Game 5 vs. YankeesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians cleanup hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in Cleveland's lineup for Game 5 of the AL Division Series against the Yankees after sitting out two games with a sprained ankle.Encarnacion injured his ankle in...

Leading Off: Playoff pairings set; Stanton's last licksBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---THAT'S A WRAPEven though all 15 games start just after 3 p.m. EDT, the final day of the regular season figures to be a quiet one. With every spot secured and...

LEADING OFF: Indians aim for 22nd straight, Miller off DLBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:---RECORD RUNNow that they've set an AL record with 21 consecutive wins, the seemingly unstoppable Indians take aim at the major league mark of 26 in a row...

A's choose site near Oakland's Lake Merritt for new ballparkOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Athletics have picked land near Oakland's Lake Merritt as the site for a new, privately financed ballpark.Team President Dave Kaval said in a letter sent Tuesday evening to the Peralta Community College District that he...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James congratulates Indians on 21-game winning streakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James has bounced some love toward the Cleveland Indians for their winning streak.Shortly after the Indians set the AL record with their 21st straight win on Wednesday, the NBA star posted a video to...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeatBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) John Farrell racked up a lot of wins and World Series title with the Boston Red Sox. But past success wasn't enough to save his job after consecutive early playoff exits.Boston fired Farrell...