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Associated PressSeager hits 2 HRs, 1 a slam, Mariners beat Blue Jays 9-3By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) One swing in the first inning gave the Seattle Mariners all the runs they needed to beat the Blue Jays.Kyle Seager hit two home runs, including his fourth career grand slam, and...

Neil Walker, Yankees agree to $4M, 1-year dealTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Joining the New York Yankees caused Neil Walker to smile, despite a hefty drop in salary.The free agent infielder agreed Monday to a $4 million, one-year contract, a 77 percent pay cut in a deal that allows New...

The BALTIMORE and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 7/4/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Baltimore Orioles (24-60) at Philadelphia Phillies (46-37) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 04 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 971 BALTIMORE () () (-110)   972 PHILADELPHIA TV: 4:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , BALTIMORE Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterOhtani eager for more as Angels balance work for 2-way starBy STEPHEN HAWKINSShohei Ohtani eagerly bounces into the cage when it's his turn during batting practice - and then puts on an impressive show knocking balls high and deep into the outfield seats.Whether hitting or pitching for...

Yankees' Judge, Sanchez to participate in Home Run DerbyNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Baby Bombers who lead the New York Yankees' offense, will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Miami on July 10.Judge, a rookie who homered in his first major league...

The Latest: Cubs not closing the door on Schwarber's returnBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):5:50 p.m.The Chicago Cubs are keeping the light on for slugger Kyle Schwarber.Manager Joe Maddon said Schwarber will play in the Arizona Fall League on Monday night and the...

LEADING OFF: Pollock ponders surgery, Gonzales starts fastBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:POLLOCK'S PROBLEMThe Los Angeles Dodgers say center fielder A.J. Pollock might need surgery because of an infection in his surgically repaired right elbow. The NL champions put the former All-Star and...

The TEXAS and the SAN DIEGO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/14/2018 at 10:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Texas Rangers (62-84) at San Diego Padres (59-88) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 14 - 10:10 PM EST WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 TEXAS 8.5 (-130) (-120) 8.5 (-110) 110 -120 930 SAN DIEGO TV: 10:10 PM LINE: -120 PREDICTION: SAN...

Twins tell Perkins they'll decline $6.5M option for 2018MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have told left-hander Glen Perkins they will decline their $6.5 million option on his contract for 2018 and pay him a $700,000 buyout.The Twins announced the decision Wednesday, moving Perkins closer to retirement.The 34-year-old three-time...

Hernandez Ks 3 with bases loaded, Reds beat Braves 4-2CINCINNATI (AP) With Cincinnati Reds clinging to a lead, David Hernandez came in and shut down the Atlanta Braves.The Reds' reliever struck out three straight Braves with the bases loaded and the Reds held on for a 4-2 win...

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - The Miami Marlins' offseason investment in talent paid dividends at their spring training ticket office.Even with Wednesday's announced crowd of 3,304 - the smallest of the exhibition season - the Marlins drew an average of 5,071 fans to Roger Dean Stadium for their 14 home...

AP Sports WriterMLB umpire Tumpane rescues woman on Pittsburgh bridgeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) John Tumpane can't explain why he approached the woman as she hopped over the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.The woman told Tumpane she just wanted to get a better view of...