MLB

'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...

Associated PressLyles no-hits Arizona through 6 innings, Brewers win 6-1By ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Even with a chance at history, Jordan Lyles didn't put up much of a fuss.Vying to become the second pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history to throw a no-hitter, Lyles had thrown 99 pitches through six...

AP Sports WriterPut me in, coach: Youth baseball participation on the riseBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) David Fox and his wife, Mary Ann, have a rule for their sons, 11-year-old Dewey and 8-year-old Jimmy: They have to play a team sport. The kids get to choose which one. Dewey...

Patent office sacks Brady's bid for 'Tom Terrific' trademarkBOSTON (AP) It's settled: Tom Seaver is ''Tom Terrific,'' not Tom Brady.The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Brady's application to take control of the nickname on Thursday, ruling that it ''points uniquely and unmistakably to Tom Seaver.''It adds that...

MLB bans players from Venezuelan Winter LeagueNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is banning players from participating in the Venezuelan Winter League in one of the first public repercussions of new U.S. economic sanctions against the Venezuelan government.MLB said Thursday it is in contact with the U.S. government...

Astros defend decision to restrict reporter from clubhouseHOUSTON (AP) Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team's decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media.MLB said Wednesday...

LEADING OFF: Players get creative, Yanks at Dodger StadiumBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:NAME THAT NICKNAMEJerseys will take on a different look during Players' Weekend, when big leaguers are encouraged to be creative with what goes on the back of their uniforms.Cleveland outfielder...

AP Baseball WriterRoark strikes out seven, pitching A's to sweep of YankeesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tanner Roark has been in Oakland long enough already to understand this winning vibe.Roark is doing his part to keep the Athletics on a roll as the September stretch run approaches, striking...

Associated PressSyndergaard, Mets sweep Indians 2-0 for 5th win in rowBy LARRY FLEISHERNEW YORK (AP) Noah Syndergaard retired the first 16 hitters and allowed two hits over six dominant innings before a heavy storm interrupted him, and the New York Mets beat the Cleveland Indians 2-0 Thursday night...

AP Baseball WriterRoark strikes out seven, pitching A's to sweep of YankeesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tanner Roark struck out seven and didn't walk a batter over six-plus innings, Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka struggled early and the Oakland Athletics beat New York 5-3 Thursday night for a three-game...

Astros defend decision to restrict reporter from clubhouseHOUSTON (AP) Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team's decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media.MLB said Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterMuncy's homer in 10th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 2-1By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Tied in extra innings at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers always expect to win.''Who it's going to be is always a question,'' manager Dave Roberts said.It was Max Muncy's turn.Frustrated after striking...