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Phillies star Harper again out of lineup with injured handNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is still out of the starting lineup because of an injured right hand.Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said he hoped Harper could pinch-hit Sunday against the New York Mets if needed. Harper...

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 the Atlanta Braves have won nine in a row, their best string since 2014. The NL East leaders also have taken 13 straight at SunTrust...

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 the right man in the batter's box for the Cincinnati Reds.Lorenzen lined a game-ending, pinch-hit double in the ninth inning to help the Reds snap...

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 the Brewers' five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday to tighten the NL wild-card race.Milwaukee won the series...

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 full efficiency again, just in time for a closing three-week stretch against some of the best teams in the American League.Rookie Nick Solak had three...

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 help the Cincinnati Reds snap the Arizona Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Sunday.Lorenzen is the first Cincinnati pitcher with a walk-off hit...

Associated PressAlcantara 1st Marlins rookie with 2 shutouts since WillisBy CHRISTOPHER STOCKMIAMI (AP) Sandy Alcantara is providing a little optimism for Marlins fans during another frustrating season.Alcantara became the first Marlins pitcher with two shutouts in his rookie season since Dontrelle Willis, and Miami beat the Kansas City...

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 Guzman and Rougned Odor homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Orioles 10-4 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep at Baltimore in 37 years.Mike...

Cubs Báez has a hairline thumb fracture, status uncertainMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs star shortstop Javier Baez has a hairline fracture in his left thumb, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy.An MRI in Chicago on Saturday revealed the extent of Baez's injury, suffered when he slid headfirst...

Associated PressTwins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diureticBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended for 60 games on Saturday for taking a diuretic, a big blow to the rotation of a first-place team heading toward the postseason.Major League Baseball said Pineda tested...

Cubs Báez has a hairline thumb fracture, status uncertainMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has a hairline fracture in his left thumb, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy.An MRI in Chicago on Saturday revealed the extent of Baez's injury, suffered when he slid headfirst into...

Twins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diureticMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended for 60 games Saturday for taking a diuretic, a big blow to the rotation of a first-place team heading toward the postseason.Major League Baseball said Pineda tested positive for the banned...