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Cubs 1B Rizzo sidelined by back tightnessCHICAGO (AP) Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the starting lineup because of tightness in his back.Rizzo left Saturday's 7-2 loss to Washington in the fifth inning. Rizzo has a history of back issues, but manager Joe Maddon says the...

AP Sports WriterIndians 3B Ramírez out with broken hand for playoff pushBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Third baseman Jose Ramirez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the standings, needs surgery on his broken...

AP Sports WriterIndians 3B Ramírez out with broken hand for playoff pushBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Third baseman Jose Ramirez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the standings, needs surgery on his broken...

AP Sports WriterYankees slug 3 HRs off Kershaw to beat Dodgers 5-1By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The New York Yankees left Los Angeles feeling good about how they matched up against the team with the best record in baseball.DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Judge and Mike Ford homered, and Domingo...

LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper on paternity leaveBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:BREEZIN'Despite tying a major league record by striking out 26 times in a game, the Braves kept their winning streak going. The NL East leaders outlasted the Mets 2-1 in 14...

LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper on paternity leaveBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BREEZIN'Despite tying a major league record by striking out 26 times, the Braves kept their winning streak going. The NL East leaders outlasted the Mets 2-1 in 14 innings Friday night...

AP Sports WriterHomers by Crawford, Narváez help Mariners past Blue Jays 7-4By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Omar Narvaez and J.P. Crawford homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games.Narvaez led off the second inning with his...

AP Sports WriterMartinez drives in 7 as Red Sox beat Padres 11-0By BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) J.D. Martinez had the big game for the Boston Red Sox, hitting two three-run homers and driving in a career-high seven runs.Eduardo Rodriguez had the big moment, reaching base on an error...

AP Sports WriterMeadows slam, Richards' gem carry Rays past Orioles 7-1By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Clutch hitting. Strong starting pitching. Road wins.Those are marks of a playoff contender, and the Tampa Bay Rays appear poised to benefit from each facet as they strive to reach the postseason for the...

AP Sports WriterBrewers designate opening day starter Chacín for assignmentBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have designated opening day starter Jhoulys Chacin for assignment.The Brewers announced the move on Saturday before playing Arizona.Chacin is 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA this season. The 31-year-old right-hander had been on...

Mariners activate Hernandez, set to make 1st start since MaySEATTLE (AP) Felix Hernandez has been activated off the injured list and was set to start for the Seattle Mariners.Hernandez hasn't pitched in the majors since May 11 because of a strained right shoulder. He was scheduled to start...

'River Pigs' nickname of Adirondack team draws gruntsTUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (AP) A new semi-pro baseball team in the Adirondacks is rooting around for a new nickname. Some residents grunted at ''River Pigs.''The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports that Tupper Lake Village Board Trustee David Maroun posted on Facebook Thursday...