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WooSox park hits milestone, remains on pace for 2021 openerWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) The new ballpark for the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate reached a milestone Monday in the midst of a nationwide sports shutdown.The first steel beams are in the ground for Polar Park in Worcester, which will...

Cardinals activate C Matt Wieters from injured listCHICAGO (AP) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Matt Wieters was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday after being sidelined by a broken left big toe.Catcher Andrew Knizner was optioned to the team's alternate training site to make room for Wieters, who...

AP Baseball WriterDavis, Semien hit 2-run homers as A's beat Yankees 6-4By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When slugger Khris Davis cleared the fences again at last, he gave it an animated trot around the bases complete with a salute approaching third before celebrating with his teammates back in...

AP Baseball WriterAPNewsBreak: $15,000 bonuses for All-Star voting leadersBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The most popular players in All-Star voting will be in the money - at least enough to cover part of the season's clubhouse tips.The highest vote-getter in both leagues in the first round of the...

Rays place 2B Miller on 10-day DL with strained left groinCHICAGO (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have placed second baseman Brad Miller on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left groin and selected right-hander Ryan Weber's contract from Triple-A Durham.The Rays announced the moves Sunday night,...

LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---ROAMING ROMINE?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says he may play Andrew Romine at all nine positions during one of Detroit's games this week against Oakland. Romine has played everywhere...

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball into the seventh inning, Chris Taylor homered again and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Tuesday night to open a commanding 3-0 lead...

Associated PressBryant, Rizzo homer to lead Cubs past Marlins 4-1By AVERY YANGCHICAGO (AP) Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo keep homering. And the Cubs continue to pile up victories.Bryant and Rizzo homered and Chicago won for the 10th time in 11 games, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Thursday.Bryant...

Associated PressCora guides Red Sox, inspires team back home in Puerto RicoBy REHAN SABRIAlex Cora spent this season rewarding the support of Jackie Bradley Jr., David Price and the rest of the Boston Red Sox organization with a record-breaking year and a run deep into the playoffs. The rookie...

AP Baseball WriterCastellanos crucial for playoff-chasing CubsBy NOAH TRISTERNicholas Castellanos has evidently found a ballpark that suits him.Castellanos - who openly complained about Comerica Park's spacious dimensions earlier this year when he was with Detroit - has flourished since a trade to the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old outfielder has...

The TORONTO and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/2/2018 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (61-74) at Miami Marlins (54-82) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 02 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 TORONTO 8.5 (-110) (-115) 8.5 (-110) 105 -115 930 MIAMI TV: 1:10 PM LINE: -115 PREDICTION: MIAMI , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently...

Wisler called up to make spot start for BravesBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Matt Wisler from Triple-A Gwinnett to make a spot start Friday against Miami and give Sean Newcomb an extra day of rest.Left-hander Max Fried, recalled Thursday to make a...