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Associated PressThames hits game-ending homer as Brewers beat Rangers 6-5By RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames hit a game-ending homer to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night after Josh Hader blew a save opportunity for the fourth time this season.Milwaukee...

Associated PressMartinez hits 2 HRs, Red Sox rout Angels 16-4By DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez had a moment of panic in between home runs when a drive deep to right didn't quite make it out of Fenway Park.Two other hits by Martinez did as he slugged a pair...

Associated PressIndians beat Twins 6-2, pull even for Central Division leadBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Newcomers Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes engaged with their new teammates in a high-volume conversation, the jokes seeming to flow easily between the two arrivals from the trade deadline.With an infusion of liveliness in...

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins made sure their largest home crowd of the season didn't go home disappointed. Martin Prado hit a sacrifice fly that scored Harold Ramirez in the bottom of the 10th inning and Miami rallied for a 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Playing in...

Mets sign infielder Joe Panik before game vs NationalsNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets signed infielder Joe Panik before the series opener against the wild card-leading Washington Nationals.The Mets made the announcement on Friday. The 28-year-old Panik was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants this...

AP Sports WriterOrioles' Davis clears air with manager after dugout clashBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said he reached a ''breaking point'' when he charged at manager Brandon Hyde in the dugout on Wednesday night, and expressed his regret during a lengthy conversion with Hyde...

Detroit Tigers release 2B Josh Harrison following injuriesDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have released second baseman Josh Harrison after reinstating him from the injured list.The team announced the move Friday. The Tigers also released right-hander Sandy Baez to make room for right-hander Edwin Jackson. Detroit announced Thursday night...

AP Sports WriterOrioles' Davis clears air with manager after dugout clashBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said he reached a ''breaking point'' when he charged at manager Brandon Hyde in the dugout on Wednesday night, and expressed his regret during a lengthy conversion with Hyde...

LEADING OFF: Nats-Mets open series, Yanks-Jays slugfestBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:UNEXPECTED IN THE EASTThe Nationals and Mets begin a three-game series in Queens with surprising significance considering both teams have been more than 10 games below .500 this season. Washington now leads...

Associated PressTwins DH Nelson Cruz goes on IL with ruptured wrist tendonBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a ruptured tendon in his left wrist.Cruz was injured on a swing Thursday night in a 7-5...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: 'Field of Dreams' and more bad baseball on filmBy PAUL NEWBERRYMajor League Baseball is heading to the ''Field of Dreams'' next season to pay homage to a terrible flick.Yep, the Chicago White Sox will face the New York Yankees in a temporary stadium, to be...

Associated PressFiers keeps rolling, A's hit 3 HRs to rip White Sox 7-0By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Mike Fiers tossed seven innings of three-hit ball to extend his career-best winning streak to nine games, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Friday.Fiers (11-3) improved to...