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AP Sports WriterAllen struggles again Indians lost 4-3 to TwinsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cody Allen only knows one way out of his pitching funk.''You gotta kinda keep grinding, grinding, grinding,'' he said.Fortunately for the Indians, there's still time for Allen to grind before October arrives.Cleveland's struggling closer gave...

The SAN DIEGO and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/7/2018 at 6:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: San Diego Padres (56-86) at Cincinnati Reds (59-82) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 07 - 6:40 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 SAN DIEGO 8.5 (-150) (-150) 9 (-110) 140 -150 952 CINCINNATI TV: 6:40 PM LINE: -150 PREDICTION:...

AP Sports WriterFan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS lossBy STEPHEN HAWKINSHOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve was sure he'd hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it was a double, at least, when he...

AP Baseball WriterCavalry arrives: New troops give ailing Yankees healthy liftBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Michael Tauchman reported to the New York Yankees for the first time before an exhibition game at Washington, three days before opening day and two days after he was acquired from Colorado in...

AP Sports WriterGamel's 10th-inning homer lifts Brewers over Braves, 3-2By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Ben Gamel led off the 10th inning with a home run against Wes Parsons, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.All five runs in the game came on homers.Gamel's drive off...

The TAMPA BAY and the NY YANKEES will both be gunning for a victory on 5/17/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY vs NY YANKEES GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (26-15) at New York Yankees (26-16) DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 TAMPA BAY ...

The ATLANTA and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 5/21/2019 at 9:45 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA vs SAN FRANCISCO GAME: Atlanta Braves (26-22) at San Francisco Giants (20-26) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 21 - 9:45 PM EST WHERE: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 909 ATLANTA 8 (115) (105) 8 (-110) -115 105 910 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 9:45 p.m....

The CLEVELAND and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/27/2019 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs BOSTON GAME: Cleveland Indians (26-26) at Boston Red Sox (28-25) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 27 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 CLEVELAND 9.5 (-170) (-185) 9.5 (-110) 175 -185 916 BOSTON TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, STO (Cleveland),...

The LA DODGERS and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 6/3/2019 at 9:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA DODGERS vs ARIZONA GAME: Los Angeles Angels (29-30) at Chicago Cubs (31-26) DATE/TIME: Monday, June 03 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 LA DODGERS 8.5 (125) (130) 8.5 (-110) -140 130 952 ARIZONA TV: 4:05 p.m. ET,...

Associated PressMartinez hits 2 HRs, Red Sox rout Angels 16-4By DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez had a moment of panic in between home runs when a drive deep to right didn't quite make it out of Fenway Park.Two other hits by Martinez did as he slugged a pair...

AP Baseball WriterLynn named Rangers' opening day starter over Minor, KluberBy STEPHEN HAWKINSVeteran right-hander Lance Lynn has been named the Texas Rangers' starter on opening day, a game that will be played more than four months after manager Chris Woodward actually made that decision.Woodward revealed his choice Thursday. The...

AP Baseball WriterPhillie Phanatic, Mr Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parksBy BEN WALKERPhillie Phanatic, phenomenal. Mr. Met and Mariner Moose, marvelous. Wally the Green Monster, welcome back.Mascots are getting a reprieve from Major League Baseball. A month after being tossed out of stadiums because of health concerns over...