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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: These aren't your 1988 Dodgers, not even closeBy TIM DAHLBERGThese aren't your 1988 Dodgers, not even close.Justin Turner was a 3-year-old then, wondering what all the fuss was about when watching Kirk Gibson's home run on TV at his grandmother's home in Southern California. Clayton Kershaw...

AP Sports WriterMLB players begin reporting for tests as first workouts nearBy DAVE SKRETTAYoán Moncada has spent the past couple of months working out in what he called a “controlled and limited environment” in Florida, where the White Sox slugger could continue to get at-bats while protecting himself from...

Rangers finalize deals for 3B Frazier, reunion with ChirinosARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have formally reunited with catcher Robinson Chirinos and added third baseman Todd Frazier after completing one-year deals with the free agents.Chirinos and Frazier both got contracts that included club options for 2021. The deals...

AP Sports WriterPete Mackanin out as Phillies manager after 2½ seasonsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Pete Mackanin got a contract extension when the Philadelphia Phillies were scuffling and lost his job after they turned it around.Mackanin is out as manager after 2+ seasons but will remain in the dugout...

AP Baseball Writer'A dark past': MVPs say time to pull Landis name off plaquesBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award.The other name engraved on the trophy: Kenesaw Mountain Landis.''Why is it on there?'' said Larkin, the Black shortstop voted...

AP Sports WriterRookies Tatis Jr., Quantrill lead Padres over Rockies 7-1By BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Prized San Diego Padres rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. slid awkwardly into third base, rolled up on his left arm and lay still for a few moments.Players and fans alike held their breath until...

Miller put on DL by Indians due to strained hamstringCLEVELAND (AP) Reliever Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians because of a strained left hamstring.Miller grabbed the back of his leg after throwing a pitch to the Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo...

Righty Dereck Rodríguez signs minor-league deal with RockiesDENVER (AP) Right-hander Dereck Rodriguez has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies that includes an invitation to spring training.The 28-year-old Rodriguez is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez.Dereck Rodriguez appeared in 51 games over three seasons...

The COLORADO and the LA DODGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/19/2018 at 10:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (82-69) at Los Angeles Dodgers (84-68) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 19 - 10:10 PM EST WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 961 COLORADO 7.5 (-190) (-190) 7.5 (-110) 180 -190 962 LA DODGERS TV: 10:10 PM LINE: -190 PREDICTION: LA...

The story of how Jake Arrieta transformed himself from one of baseball's most thoughtful pitchers into one of the hottest is the opposite of an overnight sensation. The Cubs right-hander didn't wake up one morning and discover a magic grip or even find an extra 5 mph on his fastball....

AP Sports WriterThor strikes! Syndergaard HRs, goes 9 as Mets beat Reds 1-0By JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) This may have been Thor's most dominant bolt of brilliance yet.Noah Syndergaard became the first pitcher in 36 years to homer and throw a complete game in a 1-0 victory, lifting...

Orioles claim infielder Peterson off waivers from YankeesBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have claimed utility infielder Jace Peterson after he was placed on waivers by the New York Yankees.Peterson, a left-handed hitter, is expected to report Wednesday.He provides depth to an infield that is without injured second baseman...