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AP Sports WriterOffense erupts, Marquez dazzles as Rockies beat D-backs 13-2By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) In a sixth-inning jam, German Marquez received a visit from his manager and a little advice: Don't do too much. Stay in the moment. Execute.Bud Black might as well have been talking to his...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 8/30/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (78-54) at Atlanta Braves (74-58) DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 30 - 7:35 PM EST WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 CHICAGO CUBS 8 (-135) (-130) 8.5 (-110) 120 -130 956 ATLANTA TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -130 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , CHICAGO...

MLB CalendarBy Associated PressMarch 26 - Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.April 18-19 - San Diego vs. Arizona at Mexico City.April 28-30 - New York Mets vs. Miami at San Juan, Puerto Rico.June 3-4 - Owners meeting, New York.June 10-12 - Amateur draft, Omaha, Neb.June 15 -...

Dodgers' Yasiel Puig suspended 2 games, finedNEW YORK (AP) Los Angeles outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed fine for fighting and inciting a bench-clearing incident against San Francisco.Major League Baseball announced the sanctions Thursday, two days after the Cuban player took...

Associated PressLongtime Giant Pablo Sandoval still feeling fans' loveBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Pablo Sandoval endeared himself to San Francisco fans while helping the Giants win World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.He continues to give to the team.Sandoval, who at 33 is heading into his...

AP Baseball WriterGiants' Alyssa Nakken proved herself ready to coach on fieldBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Alyssa Nakken and Antoan Richardson took a walk to have a candid heart-to-heart chat, making their way around a back field at Scottsdale Stadium for close to 45 minutes one March day...

AP Sports WriterDavid Price flops again in postseasonBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) David Price flopped again in the postseason. And against the Yankees.Price lasted just 1 2/3 innings in Boston's 6-2 loss on Saturday night, giving up three runs and three hits, including home runs to Aaron Judge and...

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitterBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:---BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. The 28-year-old will face the...

Zack Wheeler, Mets go to salary arbitrationPHOENIX (AP) Right-hander Zack Wheeler went to salary arbitration with the New York Mets after struggling in his return from Tommy John surgery.Wheeler asked for a raise from $800,000 to $1.9 million, and the Mets argued he should be paid $1.5 million....

AP Baseball WriterLeMahieu, Yankees torment Twins again, 10-4 in ALDS openerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) New postseason, same old story for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins.DJ LeMahieu homered and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres broke a tie with a two-run double and the Yankees extended...

AP Sports WriterTop Marlins prospect Brinson off to fast start this springBy STEVEN WINEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Lifelong Marlins fan Lewis Brinson is eager to see his team make the playoffs, and not just because he missed the end of their most recent postseason game.Brinson was 9 when the...

Associated PressTwins' Max Kepler retraces steps in trip back to GermanyBy CIAR??N FAHEYBERLIN (AP) When Max Kepler makes an acrobatic catch for the Minnesota Twins, perhaps he owes a bit to his parents.Back in his hometown of Berlin, the 26-year-old outfielder paid tribute to his parents, professional ballet...