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Pirates RHP Santana banned 80 games for drugs, out this yearPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the abbreviated 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.MLB announced Sunday that Santana tested positive for...

AP Sports WriterWith boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World SeriesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series.Baseball's ultimate prize did not receive a reference...

AP Sports WriterFading Phillies fall flat against Marlins in 3-1 lossBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The fading Philadelphia Phillies mustered only four hits and no walks against Jose Urena and two relievers and lost Monday to the last-place Miami Marlins 3-1.The Phillies, who began the afternoon four games behind...

AP Sports WriterOrioles DH Trumbo to have season-ending knee surgeryBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will undergo surgery on his bothersome right knee, ending an injury-marred season that started late and concluded early.Trumbo went on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 20 with right knee inflammation....

The DETROIT and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 2:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Detroit Tigers (53-78) at Kansas City Royals (40-91) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 2:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 DETROIT 8.5 (-115) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 914 KANSAS CITY TV: 2:15 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: KANSAS...

The COLORADO and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 8/28/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (71-60) at Los Angeles Angels (64-68) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 28 - 10:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 977 COLORADO () () (-110)   978 LA ANGELS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA...

The PITTSBURGH and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/26/2018 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (64-66) at Milwaukee Brewers (72-59) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 26 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 PITTSBURGH 8.5 (-140) (-135) 8.5 (-110) 125 -135 956 MILWAUKEE TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have...

The SEATTLE and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/21/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (84-68) at Texas Rangers (64-88) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 21 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 973 SEATTLE 10.5 (115) (115) 10.5 (-110) -125 115 974 TEXAS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 115 PREDICTION: TEXAS ,...

Justus Sheffield brought up to Yankees, could make debutNEW YORK (AP) Left-hander Justus Sheffield was put on the roster by the New York Yankees and could make his major league debut this week.The 22-year-old Sheffield was 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA in 15 starts and five relief appearances...

CLEVELAND (AP) Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia has dismissed a report that he's stepping down after this season, calling it ''just chatter'' and ''poppycock.'' Scioscia, who has managed the Angels since 2000, said before Sunday's series finale against the Indians that he won't talk about his future with the...

The LA DODGERS and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 12:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (78-67) at Cincinnati Reds (63-83) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 12:35 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 901 LA DODGERS 9 (170) (175) 9 (-110) -185 175 902 CINCINNATI TV: 12:35 PM LINE: 175 PREDICTION:...

The HOUSTON and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2018 at 6:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Houston Astros (89-54) at Detroit Tigers (59-84) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 10 - 6:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 HOUSTON 8 (270) (260) 8 (-110) -320 260 916 DETROIT TV: 6:10 PM LINE: 260 PREDICTION: DETROIT , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have...