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Associated PressCubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL with elbow inflammationBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the injured list with elbow inflammation on Thursday ahead of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers.Kimbrel hasn't pitched since allowing a three-run home run to...

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 powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.The third-place Brewers...

Nationals' Barrett returns to majors for 1st time since 2015WASHINGTON (AP) Newly minted Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez made a point of watching rehabbing reliever Aaron Barrett throw a bullpen session early in spring training in 2018 and was amazed at how well the right-hander was throwing.After all,...

LEADING OFF: Mets-Nats back after wild game, Springer hurtBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:SHAKE IT OFFThe Mets and Nationals are set for a matinee in Washington after playing a wild one Tuesday night. The Mets scored five runs in the top of the...

AP Baseball WriterSeth Brown hits 2 triples as Athletics beat Angels 7-5By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Seth Brown hit his second RBI triple of the game to break a sixth-inning tie in a special home debut, Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the...

LEADING OFF: Mets-Nats back after wild game, Springer hurtBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday:SHAKE IT OFFThe Mets and Nationals are set for a matinee in Washington after playing a wild one Tuesday night. The Mets scored five runs in the top of the...

Associated PressMeadows, Rays relievers stop O's 2-0 for doubleheader splitBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was pleased with a much-needed bounce-back win over last-place Baltimore.Austin Meadows homered, seven Tampa Bay relievers combined on a five-hitter and the playoff-contending Rays blanked the Orioles 2-0...

Associated PressBrewers top Houston 4-2; Greinke loses 1st with AstrosBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Houston had a tough night. Zack Greinke was disappointed after getting beat, and all the Astros were concerned about losing teammate George Springer.Greinke lost his first game since joining Houston, giving up a three-run homer...

Associated PressYankees activate Encarnación after IL stint for broken wristBy LARRY FLEISHERNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees activated slugger Edwin Encarnacion from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers.Encarnacion missed 30 games with a fractured right wrist and appeared in two rehab games...

Associated PressDonaldson, Foltynewicz power Braves to 6th straight winBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Braves manager Brian Snitker plans to relax Wednesday and enjoy a rare off day in the middle of a pennant race.With the way his team keeps winning, Snitker will cherish a brief respite before NL East...

Associated PressWild-card chasing Rays could be getting strong arms backBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Major pitching reinforcements may be on the way for the wild-card chasing Tampa Bay Rays: Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.Snell, an AL Cy Young Award winner, has been out since July 22 because...

Associated PressCruz, Sanó homer for Twins in 6-5 win at BostonBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano connected in the fifth inning to pad Minnesota's record home run total, and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Tuesday night.Jake Cave added a two-run triple for...