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LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---ROAMING ROMINE?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says he may play Andrew Romine at all nine positions during one of Detroit's games this week against Oakland. Romine has played everywhere...

Athletics acquire reliever Nik Turley from Pirates for cashOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer Liam Hendriks in free agency.Turley went 0-3 with a...

The CINCINNATI and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cincinnati Reds (59-80) at Pittsburgh Pirates (68-71) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 CINCINNATI 8.5 (-210) (-195) 8.5 (-110) 182 -195 954 PITTSBURGH TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -195 PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have...

NEW YORK (AP) The governors of the two states whose teams will face off in the World Series are continuing a yearslong tradition by placing a friendly wager on the outcome.The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals meet in the best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday.New York Gov....

AP Sports WriterSkaggs family 'shocked' over possible Angels link to deathBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The family of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs says it was startled to learn that a club employee ''may'' be part of the investigation into the 27-year-old's death from an accidental drug...

MLB, union: $3M to domestic violence, mental health programsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and the players' union announced a $3 million grant program Thursday to support organizations that advocate for positive mental health, relationship skills and survivors of domestic violence.U.S.-based nonprofit and global non-governmental organizations can apply...

Associated PressMets shutting down Zack Wheeler after breakout seasonBy MIKE CRANSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets are shutting down right-hander Zack Wheeler for the rest of the season as a precaution, ending a career-best year in which he logged nearly 100 more innings than 2017.Manager Mickey Callaway said...

AP Baseball WriterBaseball's back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following...

AP Sports WriterHader, Grisham combine to give away NL wild-card gameBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Trent Grisham's eyes were still red, his cheeks stained by tears, as a group of Milwaukee Brewers teammates gathered near his locker in the visitors' clubhouse at Nationals Park to offer hugs and words...

LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards offBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg vs. Buehler as Nats, Dodgers decide NLDS in Game 5By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg's 2012 shutdown is a distant memory by now.This sort of setting and stakes - Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the outcome of the NL Division Series on...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11By JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets will host the crosstown Yankees on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next season, according to a person familiar with the decision.The clubs will play at Citi Field...