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Bucs' Kela returns, doesn't refute report of altercationPITTSBURGH (AP) Pirates reliever Keone Kela has returned from a two-game suspension for an unspecified violation...

AP Sports WriterSpringer and Altuve homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-2By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) As the Houston Astros try to win the...

AP Baseball WriterVelasquez sharp as Phillies blank Tigers 4-0By NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies picked a fine time to rest Bryce Harper.Vince...

Associated PressRays beat Red Sox 3-2 as Boston files protest over lineupBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) A marquee pitching matchup between Charlie...

Rendon's shot lifts Nats over Rockies in doubleheader openerWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals dug a daunting hole for themselves in the first 50 games...

Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off ILSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Chicago Cubs optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday,...

AP Sports WriterGoldschmidt's grand slam in 10th lifts Cards by Pirates 6-5By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals spent the opening months...

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner starts for Giants, Paddack vs AlonsoBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:STAY OR GO?Madison Bumgarner has...

AP Sports WriterGerrit Cole leads Astros to 11-1 win over AthleticsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) On the night the Houston Astros celebrated the 50th...

AP Sports WriterMartinez lifts Boston 9-4; Rays pitch position player down 5By FRED GOODALLST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox are creeping...

Associated PressEscobar triples twice, Jones has 3 hits as D'backs top O'sBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones wasn't caught up...

AP Sports WriterTwins hit 5 homers, turn triple play in 8-6 win vs YankeesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Most of the highlights for the...