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Stanton eyes return to Yankees, hits in simulated gameTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had five plate appearances in a...

Associated PressCubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL; Báez late scratchBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the...

Associated PressCubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL with elbow inflammationBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the...

Associated PressSchwarber's slam powers Cubs to 10-5 win over BrewersBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and...

AP Sports WriterSurprising Arizona winning big, jumps into NL wild-card raceBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Josh Rojas was a 26th round draft pick two...

Ervin's 11th-inning homer lifts Reds over Phillies 4-3CINCINNATI (AP) J.T. Realmuto almost lifted the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League wild-card race.Phillip Ervin...

Rays starter Blake Snell to pitch in rehab game SaturdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Injured Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell is scheduled to...

LEADING OFF: A's winning streak on line in suspended gameBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday:SO, WHERE WERE WE?Before...

Ervin's 11th-inning homer lifts Reds over Phillies 4-3CINCINNATI (AP) Phillip Ervin homered leading off the 11th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia...

Homers surge 58% at Triple-A with switch to big league ballBy The Associated PressHome runs surged 58% at Triple-A this season following the switch...

AP Sports WriterAstros pitcher Aaron Sanchez to have season-ending surgeryBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Astros right-hander Aaron Sanchez will have surgery on his throwing...

White Sox manager Renteria sidelined by rotator cuff surgeryCLEVELAND (AP) White Sox manager Rick Renteria will undergo surgery on his right rotator cuff...