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Mets 2B Canó suspended 162 games by MLB after drug testNEW YORK (AP) Strike two against Robinson Cano.The New York Mets second baseman was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in his...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Everyone is digging the long ball these daysBy TIM DAHLBERGAaron Judge revealed that he received an invitation to the All-Star Home Run Derby, then promptly went out and hit another home run. Cody Bellinger surely will get an invite, too, after becoming the first rookie to...

Texas Rangers -109 Rangers get the bounce back win tonight with Gallardo.

AP Baseball WriterAces out: Sale, Kershaw chased early in Series openerBy RONALD BLUMBOSTON (AP) Aces were out early in the World Series, where four-plus innings for starters is becoming the new norm.The outings of the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw and Boston's Chris Sale turned into short stories . Each...

Mariano Rivera has jogged from the right-field bullpen to the Fenway Park mound a number of times in his 18-year career. He's probably never been greeted like he was by the rival Red Sox fans on Saturday. Rivera entered to a nice ovation and worked a scoreless ninth inning for...

Associated PressCardinals' Alex Reyes breaks left pinkie punching wallBy BY STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes broke the pinkie in his non-throwing hand when he punched a wall in frustration after his last start for Triple-A Memphis.The 24-year-old right-hander gave up three runs and...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks tab Boston's Hazen as next general managerBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have named Boston Red Sox general manager Mike Hazen an executive vice president and general manager.The team announcing the hiring in a news release on Sunday.Hazen replaces Dave Stewart, who fired along...

AP Sports WriterUnbeatable: Indians romping, rolling on 16-game win streakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Over two hours before the game's first pitch, the mood inside the clubhouse of baseball's hottest team is almost fraternity-house loose.Championship-level chill.In one corner, All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor smiles while peeling off his backpack and...

The LA ANGELS and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Angels (67-72) at Texas Rangers (61-78) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 LA ANGELS 10 (120) (105) 10 (-110) -115 105 968 TEXAS TV: 8:05 PM LINE:...

AP Baseball WriterA position-by-position look at the free agent marketBy NOAH TRISTERPatrick Corbin was an exception last offseason.Amid a slow free agent market - some stars didn't sign until after the start of spring training - Corbin's search for a new home was over in December when he received...

LEADING OFF: Virus, Gulf Coast storm force sked shufflingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:SCHEDULE SHIFTSPete Alonso and the Mets will be back in action for the first time since two members of the organization tested positive for COVID-19. The infections caused postponements of...

AP Sports WriterRox sidestep rift between Arenado, front office at fan festBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) There was left-hander Kyle Freeland discussing his new, pause-free delivery. And there was shortstop Trevor Story hinting at agreeing to a $27.5 million, two-year deal that he really wasn't at liberty to discuss...