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Associated PressBrewers have 3 positive COVID tests at alternate siteBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.Milwaukee president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed the positive results Saturday and said...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' McKeon told he will not be retained by Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins executive Jack McKeon says he has been told he will not be retained by the new ownership group that includes Derek Jeter.McKeon managed the Marlins when they won the World...

Associated Press2 Giants-Seattle games off due to smoky skies, moved to SFBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) The two-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Mariners in Seattle that was scheduled to start Tuesday night was postponed because of smoky skies caused by the West Coast wildfires.The teams...

The BALTIMORE and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 7/7/2018 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Baltimore Orioles (24-63) at Minnesota Twins (37-48) DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 07 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 BALTIMORE 8.5 (-150) (-150) 8.5 (-110) 140 -150 914 MINNESOTA TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -150 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , BALTIMORE Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterTorres, Tanaka lead Yankees over Astros 7-0 in ALCS openerBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The youngest Baby Bomber is all grown up. Any surprise Gleyber Torres is doing so well in October?''I mean, not really,'' he said.The 22-year-old Torres kept up his postseason surge with a homer...

Red Sox sail into World Series, set for ace Sale's returnHOUSTON (AP) David Price, at last, looked like a postseason ace. Craig Kimbrel pitched a lockdown inning. And much-maligned Jackie Bradley Jr. became an MVP.Most everything went right for the Red Sox as they sailed into the World...

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Russell hit in face, D-backs face deGromBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:SHORT STUFFThe Cubs are awaiting word on Addison Russell after the infielder was hit in the face by a fastball Sunday. Russell remained in the game for a bit...

AP Sports WriterEncarnacion back for Indians in Game 5 vs. YankeesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians cleanup hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in Cleveland's lineup for Game 5 of the AL Division Series against the Yankees after sitting out two games with a sprained ankle.Encarnacion injured his ankle in...

AP Sports WriterDeep Braves bullpen preparing for biggest test against MiamiBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The deep Atlanta Braves bullpen is preparing for its biggest test.There will be no off days in the best-of-five NL Division Series against the Miami Marlins, which begins Tuesday in Houston.Manager Brian Snitker may...

AP Baseball WriterGiants' Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing fatherBy JANIE McCAULEYSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Johnny Cueto remains in his native Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training.The Giants plan to reach out to him to see how he...

Reds' Bauer barbs MLB commissioner 'trying to ruin baseball'By The Associated PressOutspoken Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer is barbing Rob Manfred, tweeting the MLB commissioner ''is trying to ruin baseball at all levels.''Bauer sent a series of tweets during the weekend, starting with a jab about Major League Baseball's threat...

AP Sports WriterIndians pitcher Carrasco being treated for leukemiaBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is being treated for leukemia, and he says it's going to make him stronger than he was before.Carrasco hasn't played for Cleveland since May 30. The 32-year-old right-hander says he got a...