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Nats' Rizzo says Bell trade won't prevent Zimmerman reunionWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says the team isn't ruling out a reunion with Ryan Zimmerman after acquiring slugger Josh Bell to play first base this week.The Nationals acquired Bell, a 2019 All-Star, from the Pittsburgh Pirates...

AP Sports WriterRojas returns after being sidelined by Marlins' outbreakBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated before Thursday's game against the New York Mets.Rojas last played on July 26, when...

Series a winner for Fox, but doesn't match last yearNEW YORK (AP) The Houston Astros may not have the drawing power of the Chicago Cubs, but Fox isn't about to complain.The network was blessed with a seven-game World Series for the second straight year, which is ideal for...

Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5thST. LOUIS (AP) Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove and right fielder Mookie Betts snared his fifth in a row on Tuesday, his first with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers after...

Associated PressBumgarner outpitches and outhits deGrom, Giants top Mets 3-1By LARRY FLEISHERNEW YORK (AP) Jacob deGrom fumed about not getting a called strike three. Then again, when the New York Mets face Madison Bumgarner, things never seem to go well.Bumgarner hit an RBI double for the only earned...

AP Baseball WriterFan-tastic! Man who caught Turner HR ball snags Wrigley shotBy BEN WALKERHe's become Mr. Hawk-tober.Remember that fan who made the great catch on Justin Turner's game-ending home run at Dodger Stadium over the weekend? Guess what? He did it again.Keith Hupp came up with his second homer...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Fried power scorching hot Braves past Brewers, 4-2By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) One pitch was all Freddie Freeman needed to power the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory.The left-handed slugger sent an offering from Milwaukee Brewers starter Adrian Houser deep to center field to bring...

Associated PressSnell nears no-hitter, Kiermaier hits slam as Rays top NatsBy DICK SCANLONST. PETRSBURG, Fla. (AP) Blake Snell was nearly unhittable for the second straight start, and he found a little more of the strike zone, too.Snell took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Kevin Kiermaier hit a...

Casali agrees to $1.5 million, 1-year deal with GiantsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Catcher Curt Casali agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, a month after he was cut by the Cincinnati Reds.The 32-year-old Casali hit .224 with six homers and eight RBIs...

Associated PressDodgers beat Nationals 7-2 to complete 3-game sweepBy BOBBY BANCROFTWASHINGTON (AP) Kike Hernandez and Yasiel Puig each hit two-run homers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.Hernandez's blast off Stephen Strasburg in the fifth inning put the...

The OAKLAND and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (64-82) at Philadelphia Phillies (57-89) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 OAKLAND 9.5 (-120) (-120) 9.5 (-110) 110 -120 930 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING...

AP Sports WriterMariners in awkward spot entering 2nd half of seasonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Trying to define who the Seattle Mariners are heading into the second half of the season is going to be a challenge that leaves the club in a difficult spot. The team only has...