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AP Baseball WriterKurt Suzuki hits two-run homer to lead Nationals past GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Washington Nationals are back to doing all the little things that make them winners: scoring early, starting pitchers working deep into games and then turning the ball over to a now...

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...

AP Sports WriterBraves recall RHP Foltynewicz after Gausman goes to RedsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Mike Foltynewicz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday to take a spot in the starting rotation after Kevin Gausman was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.Foltynewicz was a 13-game...

AP Sports WriterBraves recall RHP Foltynewicz after Gausman goes to RedsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Mike Foltynewicz from Triple-A Gwinnett to take a spot in the starting rotation after Kevin Gausman was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.Foltynewicz was a 13-game winner...

Mets star Robinson Canó is back on the injured list.NEW YORK (AP) New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano is back on the injured list.Cano was placed on the IL on Monday, a day after he strained his left hamstring in a game at Pittsburgh.In his first season...

AP Sports WriterPedro Martinez still baseball's daddy years after retirementBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Pedro Martinez had signed his autograph on the sweet spot of the baseball when he grabbed it by the seams and pointed out that his middle and pointer fingers should not have been touching on...