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Scottsdale police seeking answers in fatal shooting-suicideSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Authorities are trying to determine who drove former Major League Baseball pitcher Charles Haeger from the Flagstaff area to the Grand Canyon, where he committed suicide a day after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend.Scottsdale police said Haeger abandoned his van...

A capsule look at the Padres-Dodgers playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers in Arlington, Texas, beginning Tuesday:---Season Series: Dodgers won 6-4.---SAN DIEGO PADRESRecord: 37-23.Playoff Entry: second place, NL West.Playoff Seed: No. 4.Manager: Jayce Tingler...

LEADING OFF: García youngest Yankees postseason starterBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:---KID'S GAMEPrized rookie Deivi Garcia is set to become the youngest Yankees pitcher to make a postseason start in Game 2 of the best-of-five AL Division Series against rival Tampa Bay. New...

Nationals let pitching coach Menhart go, year after titleWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals pitching coach Paul Menhart will not be brought back next season after working in the organization for 15 years.A team spokesman confirmed Sunday that the team would let Menhart go. His contract is up after this...

A capsule look at the Astros-Athletics playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics in Los Angeles beginning Monday:---Season Series: Athletics won 7-3.---HOUSTON ASTROSRecord: 29-31.Playoff Entry: second place, AL West.Playoff Seed: No. 6.Manager: Dusty Baker (first season).Projected Rotation:...

A capsule look at the Yankees-Rays playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in San Diego beginning Monday:---Season Series: Rays won 8-2.---NEW YORK YANKEESRecord: 33-27.Playoff Entry: second place, AL East.Playoff Seed: No. 5.Manager: Aaron Boone...

LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking GMBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that's fine with outfielder Josh Reddick.Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors...

LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking GMBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that's fine with outfielder Josh Reddick.Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors...

AP Sports WriterDeep Braves bullpen preparing for biggest test against MiamiBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The deep Atlanta Braves bullpen is preparing for its biggest test.There will be no off days in the best-of-five NL Division Series against the Miami Marlins, which begins Tuesday in Houston.Manager Brian Snitker may...

Associated Press'Bottom-feeding' Marlins are making a splash in playoffsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Their T-shirts say Bottom Feeders, even though the Miami Marlins are showing they're a different kind of fish in 2020 - the sort that rises to make a splash.Surprising Miami has advanced to MLB's final eight,...

Associated Press'Bottom-feeding' Marlins are making a splash in playoffsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Their T-shirts say Bottom Feeders, even though the Miami Marlins are showing they're a different kind of fish in 2020 - the sort that rises to make a splash.Surprising Miami has advanced to MLB's final eight,...

AP Baseball WriterLandis' name pulled off baseball MVP plaques after 75 yearsBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The name of the former baseball commissioner who never had a Black player in the majors during his long reign is being pulled off all future MVP plaques after more than 75...