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LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper hurting, Arizona rollsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:HOME OF THE BRAVESJosh Donaldson and...

Lorenzen's pinch-hit double lifts Reds over D-backs 4-3CINCINNATI (AP) A few days after his Ruthian two-way feat, relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was again...

Associated PressBrewers beat up Lester, top Cubs 8-5 to narrow WC leadBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during...

AP Sports WriterRangers beat Orioles 10-4 to complete 4-game sweepBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Texas Rangers appear to have their offense operating at...

Lorenzen's pinch-hit double lifts Reds over D-backs 4-3CINCINNATI (AP) Relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen lined a game-ending, pinch-hit double in the ninth inning to...

Associated PressAlcantara 1st Marlins rookie with 2 shutouts since WillisBy CHRISTOPHER STOCKMIAMI (AP) Sandy Alcantara is providing a little optimism for Marlins fans...

AP Sports WriterRangers beat Orioles 10-4 to complete 4-game sweepBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Rookie Nick Solak had three hits and four RBIs, Ronald...

Russell leaves game after hit on head by pitchMILWAUKEE (AP) The Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell left Sunday's game against Milwaukee in the third...

Associated PressTwins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diureticBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended for 60 games...

Cubs Báez has a hairline thumb fracture, status uncertainMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has a hairline fracture in his left thumb,...

Twins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diureticMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended for 60 games Saturday for taking...

AP Sports WriterMets activate Jed Lowrie from IL for 1st time this seasonBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Mets have activated infielder Jed...