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Pirates RHP Santana banned 80 games for drugs, out this yearPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the abbreviated 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.MLB announced Sunday that Santana tested positive for...

AP Sports WriterWith boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World SeriesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series.Baseball's ultimate prize did not receive a reference...

AP Sports WriterFading Phillies fall flat against Marlins in 3-1 lossBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The fading Philadelphia Phillies mustered only four hits and no walks against Jose Urena and two relievers and lost Monday to the last-place Miami Marlins 3-1.The Phillies, who began the afternoon four games behind...

AP Sports WriterOrioles DH Trumbo to have season-ending knee surgeryBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will undergo surgery on his bothersome right knee, ending an injury-marred season that started late and concluded early.Trumbo went on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 20 with right knee inflammation....

The DETROIT and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 2:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Detroit Tigers (53-78) at Kansas City Royals (40-91) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 2:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 DETROIT 8.5 (-115) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 914 KANSAS CITY TV: 2:15 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: KANSAS...

The COLORADO and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 8/28/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (71-60) at Los Angeles Angels (64-68) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 28 - 10:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 977 COLORADO () () (-110)   978 LA ANGELS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA...

The BOSTON and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/22/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Boston Red Sox (105-49) at Cleveland Indians (85-68) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 22 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 BOSTON 9 (-125) (-125) 9 (-110) 115 -125 924 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -125 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently...

The TORONTO and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (67-82) at Baltimore Orioles (43-106) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 17 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU RL 965 TORONTO () () (-110)   966 BALTIMORE TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: BALTIMORE ,...

The COLORADO and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (81-67) at San Francisco Giants (70-79) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 16 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 911 COLORADO 7.5 (105) (105) 7.5 (-110) -115 105 912 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:05 PM LINE: 105 PREDICTION: SAN...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (84-61) at Washington Nationals (74-72) DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 13 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 965 CHICAGO CUBS 9 (-105) (-105) 9 (-110) -105 -105 966 WASHINGTON TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -105 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON...

Associated PressGant keeps Tigers' bats quiet, Cards come alive in 5-2 winBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) John Gant pitched effectively into the seventh inning and gave the St. Louis Cardinals' offense enough time to get rolling in a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.The Cardinals didn't have...

Cubs' Yu Darvish 'very optimistic' following bullpen sessionCHICAGO (AP) After throwing a bullpen session on Saturday, Yu Darvish said he was pain-free and is ''very optimistic'' about returning to the Chicago Cubs rotation this season.Darvish threw 55 pitches, including warmups, before the game with the San Diego Padres...