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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...

AP Sports WriterRookie OF Ramirez homers to help Marlins beat Arizona 5-1By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Harold Ramirez committed an ugly error and disagreed with a ruling that cost him an RBI double. Even so, the rookie outfielder had one of his best games yet.Ramirez homered, hit a line...

Long toss: Bauer heaves ball over CF wall, KC beats IndiansKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In a startling scene, Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall while being taken out of the game Sunday in a 9-6...

Associated PressStrasburg fires gem for MLB-best 14th win, Nats rout DodgersBy GREG SWATEKWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg tossed seven masterful innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Washington Nationals to an 11-4 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.Brian Dozier and Juan Soto homered, while Anthony...

Long toss: Indians pitcher Bauer heaves ball over CF wallKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In a startling scene, Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall Sunday while being taken out of the game against Kansas City.Bauer was...

Barnhart RBI single leads Reds to 3-2 win over RockiesCINCINNATI (AP) Tucker Barnhart hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.Barnhart improved to 4 for 5 in two games since returning on Friday after missing 22 games...

AP Baseball WriterConforto, Vargas lead Mets over Pirates for 4th straight winBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Michael Conforto sparked New York's offense with a two-run homer in a six-run first inning against Chris Archer, and the Mets held on to beat the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 Sunday to...

Switching sides: Jays trade Sogard across diamond to RaysTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran utilityman Eric Sogard across the diamond Sunday, sending him to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.Toronto is expected to receive a minor leaguer for the 33-year-old Sogard, who is having a career season.Sogard...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox activate OF Jiménez from 10-day injured listBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) White Sox manager Rick Renteria sees Eloy Jimenez as an outfielder, even after his latest injury.Jimenez was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and inserted into the starting lineup for Chicago's series finale...