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LEADING OFF: Thor throws as deadline nears, Rays vs Red SoxBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:STILL A MET...

AP Baseball WriterArms race ahead of MLB trade window shutting WednesdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) If Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, Mike...

Associated PressRendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ gamesBy GREG SWATEKWASHINGTON (AP) As the entire stadium erupted around him,...

AP Sports WriterTatis, Reyes, Hosmer lead homer parade in Padres' 8-1 winBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. drove David Hess'...

Associated PressTigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streakBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jordan Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts...

Associated PressTigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streakBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) At long last, Jordan Zimmermann found himself at the...

Brewers acquire pitcher Jordan Lyles from PiratesPITTSBURGH (AP) Jordan Lyles is heading back to the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee acquired the 28-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox slugger David Ortiz says he's glad to be homeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) In his first public comments since a...

Astros' Marisnick 2-game suspension upheld by MLBNEW YORK (AP) Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick's two-game suspension for his violent home plate collision with...

AP Sports WriterBrewers acquire pitcher Jordan Lyles from PiratesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Jordan Lyles is heading back to the Milwaukee Brewers, who are...

Blue Jays add top prospect Bichette for series vs. RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Blue Jays have called up top prospect Bo Bichette...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets close to trade sending Vargas to PhilliesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says...