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AP Sports WriterStrasburg, Verlander head to mound for World Series Game 6By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg never has thrown this many innings or this many pitches in a season during his 10-year major league career.He's also never taken the mound with nearly as much at stake as...

AP Baseball WriterScherzer scratched with neck pain, Nats' Ross starts Game 5By RONALD BLUMWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer walked stiffly into the interview room, a bandage on the back of the Washington star pitcher's neck telegraphing trouble.He had hoped to beat the Astros for the second time this week,...

AP Sports WriterNationals fans adjust expectations after skid, Scherzer newsBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals fans hoped to celebrate a championship with the home team this weekend at the first World Series in Washington since 1933.Two straight losses turned anticipation into disappointment. So the red-clad, towel-waving ticket holders arrived...

The Latest: Scherzer can't lift arm, has cortisone shotWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series (all times local):6:20 p.m.Max Scherzer says he can't lift his right arm and needed help from his wife to get dressed because of a muscle spasm and pinched nerve...

AP Baseball WriterScherzer scratched from Game 5, Ross to start for NationalsBy RONALD BLUMWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night because of spasms near his neck and was replaced by Joe Ross.Washington manager...

The Latest: Rookie ??lvarez back in Astros' starting lineupWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series (all times local):5:36 p.m.Rookie Yordan Alvarez was back in the Astros' starting lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals.Alvarez, who hit 27 homers in...

The Latest: Dogs sniff through clubhouses as precautionWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series (all times local):5:25 p.m.Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg could tell it was a big game by the pooches.President Donald Trump was set to attend Game 5 of the World Series at...

AP Baseball WriterScherzer scratched from Game 5, Ross to start for NationalsBy RONALD BLUMWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night because of spasms near his neck and was replaced by Joe Ross.Washington manager...

Scherzer scratched from Game 5, Ross to start for NationalsWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the World Series because of spasms near his neck.Washington manager Dave Martinez made the announcement 3+ hours before the first pitch Sunday night.Joe...

Astros owner apologizes to SI reporter, retracts statementNEW YORK (AP) Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has sent a letter to a Sports Illustrated reporter to apologize for his team accusing her of trying to ''fabricate a story.''Stephanie Apstein reported Monday night that Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman...

Trump critic gets 1st pitch at Series game Trump to attendWASHINGTON (AP) A day after President Donald Trump said he plans to attend Game 5 of the World Series, the Washington Nationals announced the ceremonial first pitch at that game will be thrown by chef Jose Andres, a...

AP Sports WriterEven amid impeachment probe, both sides cheer for the NatsBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) As he took the podium last week in the White House briefing room, acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney was a familiar Washington figure - a former congressman and D.C. transplant who cheers...