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AP Sports WriterAP source: Reds working to complete deal with LHP Zach DukeBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds are working to complete a deal with Zach Duke that would add the left-hander to their bullpen, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.The person spoke...

LEADING OFF: NL West showdown, Cards-Braves, Cubs slumpingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:FINAL COUNTDOWNWith the Rockies a half-game ahead of the Dodgers for the NL West lead, the teams begin their final series of the regular season. Jon Gray (11-7) pitches the opener...

Indians recall Nick Goody, option Shawn ArmstrongCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians, forced to use infielder Michael Martinez as a pitcher in Thursday's loss to the Chicago White Sox, have recalled right-hander Nick Goody from Triple-A Columbus.Right-hander Shawn Armstrong, one of six pitchers used in the 10-4 defeat, was...

Associated PressMariners throw out runner at plate to end it, beat Rays 5-4By MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Mitch Haniger moved from center to right field as part of protective defensive moves in the seventh inning.It paid off for the surging Seattle Mariners.Haniger threw out Johnny Field...

Blue Jays stave alive, Dodgers shut out CubsLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles' Rich Hill, who was pitching in the independent Atlantic League just 14 months ago, threw six scoreless inning to steer the Dodgers to a 6-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, taking a 2-1 lead...

AP Sports WriterParty of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd halfBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.Shortly after getting tossed by home plate umpire Joe West on July 4 following an outburst in which...

Associated PressYelich, Guerra lead Brewers to 4-2 win, sweep of MarlinsBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Jeremy Jeffress entered the game in a tough situation and went into beast mode.Christian Yelich hit his first homer since returning from the disabled list, Junior Guerra worked five innings, and Jeffress and two...

AP Sports WriterRoster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issuesBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some of their older coaches. A trio of players, including Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake and Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman, have...

AP Sports WriterRojas returns after being sidelined by Marlins' outbreakBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' revolving roster is about to undergo another major makeover.Shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated and in the lineup for...

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AP Sports WriterSafe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLBBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.''That was a little bit different,''...

AP Sports WriterAstros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division SeriesBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) In an era when openers are in vogue and they're facing the team who started the trend, everything's coming up aces for the Houston Astros this postseason.Houston will start Justin Verlander in Game...