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AP Sports WriterPolice: Pirates' Vázquez attempted to have sex with minorBy WILL GRAVESGREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez was being held Wednesday in a Pennsylvania jail on multiple felony charges after allegedly telling investigators he attempted to have sex with an underage girl during a meeting...

MLB, players' union donate to Bahamas relief on Clemente DayNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and the players' union have made a joint donation of $210,000 to help with relief and recovery in the Bahamas after the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian.The donation was made Wednesday, recognized as...

Yanks' Stanton to be activated Wednesday or ThursdayNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees plan to activate Giancarlo Stanton on Wednesday or Thursday in an attempt to get the oft-injured outfielder ready for the playoffs.Stanton has been limited to nine games this season. The four-time All-Star strained his left biceps...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Kipnis done for season with broken handBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand and will miss the remainder of the season.The loss of Kipnis is another blow to Cleveland, which is chasing an AL wild-card playoff berth and...

AP Sports WriterPirates' Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation chargesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.Vazquez was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police...

Phillies lose Dickerson for season with broken left footATLANTA (AP) Philadelphia outfielder Corey Dickerson will not return this season after an injury to his left foot was determined to be a fracture.The Phillies placed Dickerson on the 60-day injured list before Tuesday night's game at Atlanta. He fouled...

AP Sports Writer2B Kipnis breaks hand, a blow to Indians' playoff chancesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians' postseason chances have been dealt another blow - second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand.Kipnis will need surgery on the fractured hamate bone, the same injury that has kept...

AP Baseball WriterYanks' Stanton to be activated Wednesday or ThursdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton will be back with the New York Yankees on Wednesday or Thursday, hoping to salvage an injury-decimated season.Stanton has been limited to nine games this year and will see time at designated...

AP Sports Writer2B Kipnis breaks hand, a blow to Indians' playoff chancesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians' postseason chances have been dealt another blow - second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand.Kipnis will need surgery on the fractured hamate bone, the same injury that has kept...

AP Baseball WriterYanks' Stanton to be activated Wednesday or ThursdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton will be back with the New York Yankees on Wednesday or Thursday, hoping to salvage an injury-decimated season.Stanton has been limited to nine games this year and will see time at designated...

AP Sports WriterPirates closer Vázquez arrested on child sex chargesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges, including statutory sexual assault, soliciting a child and pornography, and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.Vazquez was taken into...

Braves recall catcher Murphy, place Culberson on 60-day ILATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have recalled catcher John Ryan Murphy from Triple-A Gwinnett and placed infielder Charlie Culberson on the 60-day injured list.Murphy will provide depth behind Brian McCann and Tyler Flowers in the final two weeks of the...