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Fans denounce racism with sign above Green MonsterBOSTON (AP) A few fans seated above the Green Monster dropped down a sign denouncing racism during the fourth inning of Boston's game against Oakland at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.The sign - draped over the top middle of the Monster...

Japanese slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya elects to turn professionalTOKYO (AP) Japanese high school baseball standout Kotaro Kiyomiya said on Friday he had decided to turn pro rather than attend university.Kiyomiya, who holds the unofficial record of 111 home runs during his high school career, has impressed pro scouts in...

Increased security at Fenway Park for Red Sox playoff gameBOSTON (AP) The Red Sox and the city of Boston have increased security at Fenway Park playoff for Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros.A Red Sox spokesman confirmed that the police presence was a...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' McKeon told he will not be retained by Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) As part of the Miami Marlins' ownership change, Jack McKeon is out.The team's 86-year-old executive said Friday he was told he will not be retained by the new ownership group that includes...

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' McKeon told he will not be retained by Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins executive Jack McKeon says he has been told he will not be retained by the new ownership group that includes Derek Jeter.McKeon managed the Marlins when they won the World...

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

Tigers GM interviews internal manager candidatesMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila made the team's final trip this season to interview internal candidates for the team's manager opening.Avila said Sunday he has almost completed the in-house portion of the process, interviewing third base coach Dave Clark and infield...

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...