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LEADING OFF: Harvey back, Trout still out, Sabathia steps upBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BACK TO WORKMatt Harvey rejoins the Mets after serving a three-day suspension imposed by the team for not showing up at Citi Field for Saturday's game. New York...

AP Baseball WriterBoras says lack of competition caused attendance dropBy RONALD BLUMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Baseball’s most prominent agent criticized teams for a lack of competition, proclaiming “in many ways the industry is in a competitive hibernation” that has led to four straight years of attendance drops.Scott Boras, who...

Associated PressRed Sox 3B Sandoval talks about doubters after surgeryBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval feels his season-ending shoulder surgery should answer any lingering questions about his time on the disabled list.Questions about his play and fitness will have to wait until next year.''Finally...

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...

The Latest: Francona has restless night before Game 7CLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Wednesday (all times local):5 p.m.Between the broken ribs and peanut butter, Indians manager Terry Francona had an interesting, restless night before...

AP Sports WriterCardinals score 9 in 8th, cool off Cubs with 11-4 winBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Paul DeJong hit a tiebreaking two-run double in St. Louis' nine-run eighth inning, and the Cardinals cooled off the Chicago Cubs with an 11-4 victory on Friday.Chicago carried a 3-2 lead into...

Cubs' Fowler expected back next week; Ross returnsCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler isn't expected to return from his right hamstring injury until late next week.The Cubs also activated catcher David Ross off the seven-day concussion list, placed reliever Trevor Cahill on the 15-day disabled list...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterMickey Callaway focused on Halos' pitchers after Mets tenureBy GREG BEACHAMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Mickey Callaway says his baseball knowledge expanded tremendously during his two seasons as the New York Mets' manager, and the Los Angeles Angels will benefit from his Queens education as he returns to...

ANAHEIM, California (AP) Edwin Encarnacion had four hits from four at bats with a homer and four RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays completed a thunderous three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday with a 12-5 victory that vaulted them back into first place in the...

Brewers acquire righty Thompson from PhilliesCHICAGO (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired once-promising pitching prospect Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.The 24-year-old right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances since debuting with...

When Mariano Rivera trotted in from the bullpen, the Fenway Park crowd rose to its feet. The greatest closer of all-time was coming out to shut down the New York Yankees' biggest rival and the Boston Red Sox fans began to cheer. Unlike All-Star night at Citi Field, when Rivera...