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Associated PressVery complex: Nats, Astros share spring site, meet in SeriesBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Asked how his Washington Nationals figured out Gerrit Cole in the World Series opener, Juan Soto didn't have to look far for an answer.''I'm glad I face him in spring training,''...

AP Sports WriterAstros reliever James uses mental training to succeedBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Josh James slowly walks slightly off the mound, turns around and fixes his gaze on the foul pole in right field.A few seconds pass before the hard-throwing Houston Astros reliever returns to the rubber and...

Associated PressVery complex: Nats, Astros share spring site, meet in SeriesBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Asked how his Washington Nationals figured out Gerrit Cole in the World Series opener, Juan Soto didn't have to look far for an answer.''I'm glad I face him in spring training,''...

Pirates part ways with president Coonelly after 12 yearsPITTSBURGH (AP) Frank Coonelly's 12-year run as president of the Pittsburgh Pirates is over after another losing season.The club announced Wednesday that it is parting ways with Coonelly effective immediately. The team said Coonelly's replacement will be introduced on Monday.He...

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviewsHOUSTON (AP) The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using ''inappropriate language'' after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.Brandon Taubman released a...

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviewsHOUSTON (AP) The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using ''inappropriate language'' after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.Brandon Taubman released a...

Phillies hire Yankees' Barber as amateur scouting directorPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies have hired Brian Barber to be director of amateur scouting.Barber spent the last 18 seasons with the New York Yankees. He was an area scout (2002-06), East Coast crosschecker (2007-09) and national crosschecker (2010-19). Crosscheckers are scouts...

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviewsHOUSTON (AP) The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using ''inappropriate language'' after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.Brandon Taubman released a...

The Latest: Trea Turner to lead off for Nats in Game 1HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):3:25 p.m.Trea Turner will be the first batter in this year's World Series when the Washington Nationals shortstop leads off Game 1 on Tuesday night against Houston...

AP Baseball WriterAscending Astros soar from baseball's bottom to topBy RONALD BLUMHOUSTON (AP) After losing 100 games in three straight seasons, the Houston Astros are in position to become the first team to win 100 in four consecutive years.A core of Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman and...

The Latest: Taubman apologizes for 'inappropriate language'HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):2 p.m.The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros has issued a statement apologizing for using ''inappropriate language'' after a report in Sports Illustrated said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of...

Devenski replaces Abreu on Astros' roster for World SeriesHOUSTON (AP) Chris Devenski replaced Bryan Abreu on the Houston Astros' World Series roster against the Washington Nationals in a swap of right-handed pitchers.A right-hander who turns 29 next month, Devenski has not pitched in a game since Sept. 29,...