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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 (FOR NOW)Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard (7-5, 4.33) is set to start against the White Sox, and it could be his final appearance with the club....

AP Baseball WriterArms race ahead of MLB trade window shutting WednesdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) If Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, Mike Minor or Robbie Ray are going to get dealt to contenders desperate for arms, it will happen this week or not at all.Baseball's trade window...

Associated PressRendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ gamesBy GREG SWATEKWASHINGTON (AP) As the entire stadium erupted around him, Anthony Rendon put his head down for another routine trip around the bases.The notoriously even-keeled Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning,...

AP Sports WriterTatis, Reyes, Hosmer lead homer parade in Padres' 8-1 winBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. drove David Hess' first pitch out of the ballpark and barely had time to put away his batting helmet when Franmil Reyes homered on the second pitch.The back-to-back...

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 dating to last season and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night.Zimmermann (1-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings...

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 center of a locker room celebration.''It's been a while,'' he said.Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts dating to last season, ending a skid...

Nationals ace Max Scherzer back to injured listWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East while pushing for a wild card berth.The Nationals announced Monday that Scherzer...

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 on Monday for pitching prospect Cody Ponce.Lyles was 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA in 11 appearances for the Brewers late last season, helping Milwaukee win...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox slugger David Ortiz says he's glad to be homeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) In his first public comments since a botched assassination attempt in his native Dominican Republic, former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said Monday that he is glad to be home from the...

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 Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on July 7 has been upheld by Major League Baseball.Marisnick was suspended on July 11 by Chief Baseball Officer...

AP Sports WriterBrewers acquire pitcher Jordan Lyles from PiratesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Jordan Lyles is heading back to the Milwaukee Brewers, who are desperate for starting pitching as they try to repeat as NL Central champions.The Brewers acquired the right-hander from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday for pitching...

Blue Jays add top prospect Bichette for series vs. RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Blue Jays have called up top prospect Bo Bichette about 2 hours before first pitch against the Kansas Royals on Monday night as they continued with sweeping changes to their big league roster.The move...