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BOSTON (AP) Chris Sale righted himself and struck out 13 over eight two-hit innings, Sam Travis hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Thursday night. Sale (6-11) had allowed 14 runs over nine innings during his previous two starts, both against...

LEADING OFF: Nats-Mets open series, Price down for Red SoxBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday: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....

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Travis d'Arnaud is quietly making the most of an opportunity to resurrect his career with the Tampa Bay Rays. The soft-spoken catcher who also played for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers this season has rebounded from a miserable opening month to not only...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have signed free agent right-handed pitcher Brad Brach and optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Triple-A Syracuse. Also Thursday, New York transferred outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the 60-day injured list with a neck injury. The 33-year-old Brach, a 2016 All-Star with Baltimore, has a career...

AP Sports WriterKershaw remains unbeatable at home as Dodgers top CardinalsBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw struck out nine in seven strong innings, Justin Turner had two hits and drove in the game-winning run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 Tuesday night...

Associated PressDiamondbacks hit 3 homers in 8-4 win over PhilliesBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Eduardo Escobar and Alex Avila both homered and drove in three runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks came from behind for an 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.David Peralta also homered for...

AP Sports WriterYankees hit 6 HRs, beat Orioles 9-4 for 7th straight winBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Over the course of two defining games, the New York Yankees showed why they are atop the AL East and the last-place Baltimore Orioles learned they're not even close to making up...

AP Baseball WriterKurt Suzuki hits two-run homer to lead Nationals past GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) ?? Kurt Suzuki hit a two-run homer and RBI single during a three-hit night, Trea Turner added a solo drive to help back Anibal Sanchez, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco...

AP Baseball WriterTigers pound White Sox 10-6 for doubleheader splitBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers will take any kind of win they can get these days.This one required a long day at the ballpark.Miguel Cabrera had three hits and scored twice to help the Tigers to a...

2 senators ask MLB for data on foul ball injuriesWASHINGTON (AP) Illinois' two senators have urged Major League Baseball to be more transparent about fans who are injured by foul balls, saying the lack of data is creating confusion about the extent of the problem.Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin...

Red Sox, Orioles to meet in 2020 MLB Little League ClassicBALTIMORE (AP) The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles will meet next year in the fourth MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.The matchup between AL East foes is scheduled for Aug. 23 and will serve as a...

Associated PressNova pitches 8 scoreless, White Sox beat Tigers 8-1By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Ivan Nova pitched eight scoreless innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Wednesday.Nova (7-9) allowed five hits, walked three and struck out one as he picked up his third win...