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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...

Alonso hits 27th HR, passes Strawberry for Mets rookie markCHICAGO (AP) Pete Alonso has hit his 27th home run, passing Darryl Strawberry for the New York Mets rookie record in just his 77th game.Alonso hit a solo drive against Chicago Cubs starter Cole Hamels in the fourth inning...

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 Gwinnet on Sunday after giving up eight runs in four innings to Washington less...

LEADING OFF: Mets deal with reporter dust-up, LA rooks rockBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:NEW YORK MESSThe Mets open a series in Philadelphia a day after manager Mickey Callaway cursed at a reporter in the clubhouse, and pitcher Jason Vargas had to be...

LEADING OFF: Yankees win 7 straight, Astros drop 6 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:UP AND DOWNGary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and the Yankees have won seven in row with a lineup that added Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Edwin Encarnacion in the...

Associated PressKipnis' triple, Naquin's defense lead Indians past TigersBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Tyler Naquin started Cleveland's comeback with a home run and ended Detroit's with a game-saving defensive play.Naquin made a diving catch in right field to start an incredible double play in the ninth inning, and the...

AP Baseball WriterWhite Sox go small to beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 after 2 big HRsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) After two impressive home runs - Zack Collins' first big league hit for the White Sox after Texas slugger Nomar Mazara with the longest recorded by MLB's relatively...

AP Baseball WriterJudge back from injury for Yanks, bats leadoff for 1st timeBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Looking for a big start, the New York Yankees found an unorthodox spot for Aaron Judge in his long-awaited return to the lineup.After missing two months with a left oblique injury,...

Associated PressReds withstand another homer by Yelich, beat Brewers 11-7By JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) Derek Dietrich turned a hitless night into a decisive contribution.Dietrich was hit by a pitch three times and walked, scoring each time, and the Reds withstood another homer from major league leader Christian Yelich, beating...

LEADING OFF: Yankees win 7 straight, Astros drop 6 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:UP AND DOWNGary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and the Yankees have won seven in row with a lineup that added Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Edwin Encarnacion in the...