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Rocket-armed Cardinals closer Hicks has torn elbow ligamentST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks has a torn elbow ligament and the team says it's determining what to do with the hardest-throwing pitcher in the majors.The Cardinals said Monday the right-hander has a torn ulnar collateral ligament,...

Rocket-armed Cardinals closer Hicks has torn elbow ligamentST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks has a torn elbow ligament and the team says it's determining what to do with the hardest-throwing pitcher in the majors.The Cardinals said Monday the right-hander has a torn ulnar collateral ligament,...

AP Sports WriterRodriguez looking to improve in ESPN baseball boothBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Alex Rodriguez had to make some adjustments when he switched from shortstop to third base after signing with the New York Yankees. He is having the same type of learning curve as a game...

AP Baseball WriterDodgers with big lead as they chase another NL West titleBy NOAH TRISTERThe Los Angeles Dodgers needed a one-game playoff to win the NL West last year.That appears to have been an aberration.After six straight victories, the Dodgers now lead the division by 13 games, and that's...

Associated PressStroman, Gurriel lead Blue Jays over Red Sox 6-1By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Lourdes Gurriel Jr. came strolling out of Toronto's clubhouse to an interview area wearing a wrestling-belt lookalike with a big smile on his face.The Blue Jays give one to their position player of the game...

Associated PressPujols concludes STL return with 2 hits, Molina jersey swapBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) Angels slugger Albert Pujols had two hits and exchanged jerseys with former teammate Yadier Molina to conclude an emotional return to St. Louis, and Los Angeles beat the Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday night.Pujols...

Braves send 2018 All-Star RHP Foltynewicz to minorsWASHINGTON (AP) The Atlanta Braves have sent 2018 All-Star pitcher Mike Foltynewicz to the minor leagues following another ineffective start.Foltynewicz (2-5, 6.37 ERA) was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday after giving up eight runs in four innings to Washington less...

Fan taken to hospital after struck by Bellinger's foulLOS ANGELES (AP) A woman at Dodger Stadium has been taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after being struck in the head by a foul ball from Los Angeles star Cody Bellinger during the first inning of a game...

AP Sports WriterDozier's 3-run homer sends Bailey, Royals over Twins 6-1By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Hunter Dozier hit a three-run shot during a five-run third inning, Homer Bailey was stingy again pitching into the sixth and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Sunday.Alex...

Associated PressYamamoto wins again, Marlins hand Phillies 7th straight lossBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Manager Don Mattingly likes the progress he is seeing from the rebuilding Marlins.Phillies manager Gabe Kapler thinks he has the right pieces, too - even if that's a tough sell right now to frustrated fans...

Associated PressWoodruff strikes out career-high 12, Brewers beat Reds 7-5By JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Brandon Woodruff struck out a career-high 12, Travis Shaw homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 on Sunday.Woodruff (9-2) cruised through the first five innings, allowed Joey Votto's three-run homer in the...

Mets' Callaway, Vargas have confrontation with reporterCHICAGO (AP) New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway cursed at a reporter, and pitcher Jason Vargas had to be restrained from charging him during a confrontation in the team's clubhouse after a loss Sunday.The dustup with beat writer Tim Healey of Newsday...