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Seattle's Felix Hernandez gets 2,500th career strikeoutBOSTON (AP) Seattle's Felix Hernandez became the 36th major league pitcher with 2,500 career strikeouts, getting it in the second inning Saturday against the Boston Red Sox.The 33-year-old right-hander fanned rookie Michael Chavis looking with a 92 mph fastball for the milestone.Hernandez...

Yankeez, Rays interrupted by power outage in 9th inningST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays were interrupted by a power outage at Tropicana Field that caused a 43-minute delay.The lights at the domed stadium went out after Austin Pruitt's first pitch to Thairo...

The TORONTO and the CHI WHITE SOX will both be gunning for a victory on 5/17/2019 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs CHI WHITE SOX GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (17-26) at Chicago White Sox (20-22) DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 TORONTO 9.5 (-120) (-105) 9.5...

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 Monday at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John...

The BOSTON and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/26/2019 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs HOUSTON GAME: Boston Red Sox (27-25) at Houston Astros (35-18) DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 BOSTON 8.5 (-170) (-180) 8.5 (-110) 170 -180 968 HOUSTON TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -180 PREDICTION: Astros...

The SAN FRANCISCO and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 5/28/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN FRANCISCO vs MIAMI GAME: San Francisco Giants (21-31) at Miami Marlins (17-34) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 28 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 SAN FRANCISCO 7.5 (-105) (105) 8 (-110) -115 105 956 MIAMI TV: 7:10 p.m. ET,...

2 senators ask MLB for data on foul ball injuriesWASHINGTON (AP) Illinois' two senators have urged Major League Baseball to be more transparent about fans who are injured by foul balls, saying the lack of data is creating confusion about the extent of the problem.Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin...

AP Baseball WriterYankee exec says Red Sox step to plate for women in baseballBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yankees assistant general manager Jean Afterman thinks the inclusion of Raquel Ferreira as part of a quartet running baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox is a step forward for...

Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarksMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing his racist remarks in 1978 and saying the team could no longer “remain silent.”Griffith's statue was one of several installed when the team opened...

AP Baseball WriterMLB panel says baseballs getting extra lift, cause unknownBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseballs really have been getting extra lift since 2015, and it's not from the exaggerated uppercuts batters are taking, according to a 10-person committee of researchers hired by the commissioner's office.''The aerodynamic properties...

I’m still deciding whether to play. When it comes down to it, it’s a decision not just for me, but for my family as well. I have a 3-week-old baby. My mother has multiple sclerosis and is super high-risk; if I end up playing, I can pretty much throw out the...

AP Sports WriterEven in shortened season, focus for Mariners is on futureBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) For the first time in 20 years, the Seattle Mariners will begin a season without Ichiro Suzuki or Felix Hernandez on the opening day roster.Those two stars served as faces of the franchise...