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Baseball fan born in 1908 celebrates her 111th birthdaySUNAPEE, N.H. (AP) A woman has celebrated her 111th birthday in New Hampshire with a bunch of cupcakes and a tribute from singers.Hazel Nilson was born Aug. 21, 1908, in Chicago. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, she likes to say...

Braves place McCann on IL with knee sprain, recall JacksonATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.Catcher Alex Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett before the team's game against the Miami Marlins.McCann left Tuesday night's 5-1...

LEADING OFF: Kluber shut down, Mets making movesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:KLUBOT POWERS BACK DOWNIndians ace Corey Kluber has been shut down for two weeks with an abdominal strain, an injury he sustained during his comeback from a broken arm. Kluber was...

Associated PressLamb, Escobar deliver big hits, D-backs beat Rockies 8-7By JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Eduardo Escobar is collecting some memorabilia to go along with the flashy statistics he's posting this season.Escobar had a lineup card and encased baseball Tuesday night, keepsakes for his most recent accomplishments.The ball was...

AP Sports WriterOlson, Canha hit back-to-back HRs to lead A's past Yanks 6-2By JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics wasted little time responding to an early blow from the New York Yankees.Matt Olson and Mark Canha hit back-to-back homers in the first inning to lead the A's...

Associated PressLamb, Escobar deliver big hits, D-backs beat Rockies 8-7By JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Pinch-hitter Jake Lamb had a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-7 Tuesday night.The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the sixth off...

AP Sports WriterOlson, Canha hit back-to-back HRs to lead A's past Yanks 6-2By JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Matt Olson and Mark Canha hit back-to-back homers in the first inning to lead the Oakland Athletics over the New York Yankees 6-2 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six...

AP Baseball WriterRookies push Rangers to 3-2 win for split of DH with AngelsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Youth won out for the Texas Rangers at the end of a long day to get a doubleheader split against the Los Angeles Angels.Nick Solak hit his first career homer...

LEADING OFF: Mets manager Callaway faces former Indians bossBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:OLD FRIENDSPete Alonso and the resurgent Mets face Cleveland in the opener of a pivotal nine-game homestand against a trio of playoff contenders: the Indians, Braves and Cubs. All-Star Game...

AP Baseball WriterMets reliever Gsellman has partially torn lat muscleBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Mets reliever Robert Gsellman has a partially torn lat muscle that puts the rest of his season in jeopardy, a significant blow to New York's improved bullpen as the team chases a playoff spot.Gsellman...

AP Sports WriterHamilton on joining Braves: 'It's like Christmas again'By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Billy Hamilton feels like Christmas came early.After being let go by one of baseball's worst teams, Hamilton joined the first-place Atlanta Braves on Tuesday to help with their push for the playoffs.''It's a great feeling,''...

AP Sports WriterBraves reliever Jacob Webb done for season with elbow injuryBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Braves reliever Jacob Webb is done for the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list with an ailing right elbow.The 26-year-old Webb had been one of the most effective pitchers in...