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AP Sports WriterYanks' streak without shutout ended at 220 by Minor, RangersBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Mike Minor and two relievers became the first pitchers in 221 tries to shut out the Yankees, helping the Texas Rangers beat New York 7-0 Monday.The Yankees had the second longest streak...

AP Baseball WriterIn the cards: Tarot readings suit A's closer Liam HendriksBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Liam Hendriks has put his trust in tarot cards and an energy healer named Rubi.Given how reliable this versatile reliever has been for the Oakland Athletics, nobody is about to question what's...

Tigers minor leaguer Numata dies after skateboard accidentDETROIT (AP) Tigers minor league catcher Chace Numata has died days after being injured in a skateboarding accident in Pennsylvania. He was 27.Numata's family and the team announced the death on Monday.Numata, who was playing for Double-A Erie, was found unresponsive...

Associated PressKepler's 8th-inning single leads Twins over Tigers 4-3By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Max Kepler's two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins over the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Monday.The Twins have gone 6-1 in the first seven games of a 10-game road trip....

AP Sports WriterCamargo, Donaldson hit HRs as Braves beat Blue Jays 6-3By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Josh Donaldson and Johan Camargo hit two-run homers and Mike Soroka snapped a streak of eight starts without a win as the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Monday.The NL...

Nats OF Eaton exits after 2 innings for undisclosed reasonsWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton left Monday's game against the New York Mets after the second inning. The team did not disclose the reason for his departure.Eaton was making his first start since suffering a bruised right...

Cox makes first return to Braves game since suffering strokeATLANTA (AP) Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has made his first return to SunTrust Park, five months after suffering a stroke.Cox returned to see both teams he managed, Atlanta and Toronto, open an interleague series on Monday.Cox smiled...

Umpire Larry Vanover leaves Rockies-Dodgers game with injuryLOS ANGELES (AP) Home plate umpire Larry Vanover has left the game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers.Vanover appeared to be hit on the right hand by a foul ball during Kike Hernandez's at-bat in the bottom of the...

Mets recall outfielder Nimmo from Triple-APHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets recalled outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.The 26-year-old former first-round pick has been out since May 21 with a neck injury. He hit .200 with three homers and...

Dodgers' May struck in head by line drive, leaves gamePHOENIX (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Dustin May left Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hit on the right side of the head by a line drive.The 21-year-old May was down for a few minutes before...

AP Sports WriterZobrist excited to be back with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Ben Zobrist stepped away from the Chicago Cubs in May to focus on his family, he knew it was the right decision.When he figured he could once again focus on baseball while he was at...

Astros ace Verlander has no-hitter thru 8 innings at TorontoTORONTO (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.Verlander has struck out 13 and thrown 106 pitches Sunday at Toronto. The only runner he's allowed was Cavan Biggio on...