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Associated PressBregman, Gattis homer in Astros' 9-1 win over TwinsBy JORDAN GODWINHOUSTON (AP) With the way Alex Bregman has been swinging the bat lately, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said it's a shame the team has an off day on Thursday.Bregman homered and had a career-high five RBIs...

Alex Cobb and Orioles finalize $57M, 4-year contractSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Alex Cobb's comfort and familiarity with the AL East was the deciding factor in his decision to sign with the Baltimore Orioles.''They used the AL East and the success I've had in it to their advantage,'' the 30-year-old...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Peralta agrees to $22M, 3-year deal with D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Left fielder David Peralta avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $22 million, three-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on...

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from RaysSAN DIEGO (AP) Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash's curious pitching change.With three years left on his contract, Snell hardly considered that could be his final...

Blue Jays OF Grichuk hurt in collision with guard's chairTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk is being checked for a possible concussion after slamming face-first into a security guard's chair while chasing a foul ball.Grichuk had a swollen mark across his face as he left Sunday's...

C Rene Rivera joins Cubs, gets start against Blue JaysCHICAGO (AP) Rene Rivera got right down to business on his first day with the Chicago Cubs.The veteran catcher joined the Cubs on Sunday and got the start for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rookie Victor...

Indians' Carrasco hurts leg in workout, team awaiting testsGOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) The Cleveland Indians could have another significant pitching problem.Right-hander Carlos Carrasco felt discomfort in his right leg during a spring training workout Wednesday and is undergoing imaging tests to find out the severity of the injury and...

AP Baseball WriterYankees bench coach Rob Thomson 1st to interview for managerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Longtime Yankees coach Rob Thomson emphasized his ability to speak with players as he became the first person to audition for the New York manager job that opened when Joe Girardi was...

Associated Press2 Giants-Seattle games off due to smoky skies, moved to SFBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) The two-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Mariners in Seattle that was scheduled to start Tuesday night was postponed because of smoky skies caused by the West Coast wildfires.The teams...

Cervelli agrees to $2 million, 1-year deal with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Catcher Francisco Cervelli has agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins, where he’ll be reunited with his former New York Yankees teammate, Derek Jeter.The deal won’t be final until Cervelli completes a...

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at 92LOS ANGELES (AP) Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the rookie of the year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards,...

Stanton still out, Hicks moved up to 3rd in Yanks' orderNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton remained out of the New York Yankees lineup for the third straight game and Aaron Hicks was moved up to third in the batting order for Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...