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AP Sports WriterAngels beat Astros 7-2 for 5th straight W; Marisnick plunkedBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Houston Astros expected the Angels to retaliate against Jake Marisnick in his first game versus Los Angeles since his violent home plate collision with catcher Jonathan Lucroy.So while the pitch that...

AP Sports WriterJust like career, Martinez prepares for Cooperstown momentBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Edgar Martinez trained for every aspect of his career.As a player, he spent nearly two decades doing daily eye exercises to overcome strabismus, a condition that prevented his eyes from seeing in tandem. Rather than...

AP Sports WriterJust like career, Martinez prepares for Cooperstown momentBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Edgar Martinez trained for every aspect of his career.As a player, he spent nearly two decades doing daily eye exercises to overcome strabismus, a condition that prevented his eyes from seeing in tandem. Rather than...

Associated PressDickerson hits go-ahead RBI single, Giants beat Rockies 8-4By DENNIS GEORGATOSDENVER (AP) Newcomers Alex Dickerson and Mike Yastrzemski are making their presence felt during the San Francisco Giants' surprising mid-season surge.Dickerson had a career-high four hits, including the go-ahead RBI single in San Francisco's four-run 10th inning...

Indians option Bobby Bradley, recall Zach Plesac to startCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have optioned first baseman Bobby Bradley to Triple-A Columbus and recalled right-hander Zach Plesac to start Tuesday night against Detroit.Bradley, who was called up on June 22, batted .178 with one home run and struck...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Fried power scorching hot Braves past Brewers, 4-2By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) One pitch was all Freddie Freeman needed to power the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory.The left-handed slugger sent an offering from Milwaukee Brewers starter Adrian Houser deep to center field to bring...

Mets' Wheeler on injured list with shoulder fatigueNEW YORK (AP) Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of shoulder fatigue, which could complicate efforts by the out-of-contention team to trade the right-hander before the July 31 deadline.New York made the move retroactive...

LEADING OFF: Cashner makes Boston debut, Bellinger's bashBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:NEW SOXAndrew Cashner makes his Boston Red Sox debut at Fenway Park against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays. Cashner was acquired Saturday from Baltimore for two 17-year-old prospects....

AP Sports WriterPujols' 3 hits, 3 RBIs power streaking Halos past Astros 9-6By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels all acknowledge they're still mourning Tyler Skaggs' death, even if the relentless grind of the baseball schedule doesn't give them much time to do it.Kevan Smith believes...

Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP MontgomeryCHICAGO (AP) With their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate.The NL Central leaders acquired Martin Maldonado in a trade with Kansas City on Monday night that sent left-hander Mike Montgomery to the...

AP Sports WriterPujols' 3 hits, 3 RBIs power streaking Halos past Astros 9-6By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols got three hits and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels remained unbeaten since the All-Star break with a 9-6 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros...

Associated PressSuárez, Puig homer, Reds jump on Cubs errors to win 6-3By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) The last-place Cincinnati Reds keep finding ways to beat the top team in their division.Eugenio Suarez and Yasiel Puig each hit his 22nd home run of the season, and Cincinnati rallied past Chicago...