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LEADING OFF: Astros seek sweep in Boston, deGrom's Cy pitchBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:TWO DOWN...Houston tries to become the second team to sweep major league-leading Boston this season when the teams complete their three-game series on national TV. The defending World Series...

Pirates left fielder Dickerson activated from disabled listPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated left fielder Corey Dickerson from the 10-day disabled list.Dickerson, who is second in the NL in hitting, has been out since July 25 with a strained left hamstring.Dickerson goes into Saturday night's game with...

AP Sports WriterOrioles hit 4 HRs, beat Angels 8-2 to end 7-game skidBy DAVID GINBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Adam Jones took a big swing, and the result was a popup. He slammed his bat to the ground in disgust and dutifully jogged to first base.Somehow, that seemingly routine out became...

The COLORADO and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/4/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (58-51) at Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 04 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 COLORADO 8.5 (-130) (-135) 8.5 (-110) 125 -135 960 MILWAUKEE TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , COLORADO Oddsmakers currently have...

The CINCINNATI and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 7/9/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cincinnati Reds (39-51) at Cleveland Indians (49-39) DATE/TIME: Monday, July 09 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 CINCINNATI 9.5 (-160) (-160) 9.5 (-110) 150 -160 922 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -160 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Big game and a big decision for KershawBy TIM DAHLBERGEven before he took the mound to twirl a playoff masterpiece, the talk was it could be the last time Clayton Kershaw - who has an opt-out clause in the contract that will pay him $65 million...

Associated PressGerman, Urshela help Yanks top Rays 4-3, Glasnow exits earlyBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) In a season full of strange twists so far, the New York Yankees turned a couple of odd hops into their latest victory.Domingo German became the majors' first seven-game winner, Gio Urshela...

The MILWAUKEE and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 5/13/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs PHILADELPHIA GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (24-18) at Philadelphia Phillies (23-16) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 13 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 901 MILWAUKEE () () (-110)   902 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Wisconsin...

The HOUSTON and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/17/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs BOSTON GAME: Houston Astros (29-15) at Boston Red Sox (23-20) DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 HOUSTON 9.5 (115) (115) 9.5 (-110) -125 115 922 BOSTON TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network; AT&T...

Associated PressYanks' Gregorius plays for 1st time since Tommy John surgeryBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius played five innings of defense and went 2 for 4 with a walk at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John surgery...

The LA DODGERS and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 5/26/2019 at 1:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA DODGERS vs PITTSBURGH GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (34-18) at Pittsburgh Pirates (25-24) DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26 - 1:35 PM EST WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 LA DODGERS 8.5 (145) (140) 8.5 (-110) -150 140 954 PITTSBURGH TV: 1:35 p.m. ET,...

The ST LOUIS and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 5/28/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ST LOUIS vs PHILADELPHIA GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (26-26) at Philadelphia Phillies (31-22) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 28 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 ST LOUIS 10 (-130) (-120) 9.5 (-110) 110 -120 954 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m....