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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Penny-pinching Rays manage to keep up with big boysBy PAUL NEWBERRYThey play in an architectural nightmare of a ballpark.They are treated like pariahs in their own community.They have to get by with one of baseball's stingiest payrolls.Yet, somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays make it work.It's one...

Associated PressHal Steinbrenner pleased with injury-decimated team's playBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is pleased with the performance of his injury-decimated team.''Considering the adversity we've faced in the first two months of the season, it's phenomenal the job these guys have done,'' Steinbrenner...

AP Baseball WriterBundle up! 2020 MLB opening day is March 26, earliest everBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The 2020 Major League Baseball season will open March 26, the earliest big league opening day.The Texas Rangers announced Friday they will play the St. Louis Cardinals in an exhibition on...

AP Sports WriterDodgers put Kenta Maeda on injured listBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Dodgers put Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list after he hurt his left thigh, costing them one of their best starters in May.Maeda gave up only three hits in 6 2/3 innings of a...

Associated PressTwins hit 4 HRs, pound stumbling Mariners 11-6By CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) Sometime during a fourth inning in which the Minnesota Twins sent 13 batters to the plate, their confidence really started to soar.Viral video star C.J. Cron and Byron Buxton homered in an error-fueled outburst that included...

AP Sports WriterTop Rockies prospect Rodgers called up to majorsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies are running a little cool at second base.That opened the door for Brendan Rodgers, the team's top prospect who's swinging a hot bat.Colorado called up the 22-year-old for a weekend series in...

The NY METS and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 1:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY METS vs WASHINGTON GAME: New York Mets (20-21) at Washington Nationals (17-25) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 1:05 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 NY METS 9 (115) (120) 9 (-110) -130 120 952 WASHINGTON TV: 1:05...

The TORONTO and the CHI WHITE SOX will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs CHI WHITE SOX GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (17-25) at Chicago White Sox (19-22) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 TORONTO 9 (115) (100) 9...

The BALTIMORE and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 6:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BALTIMORE vs CLEVELAND GAME: Baltimore Orioles (14-28) at Cleveland Indians (22-19) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 6:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 965 BALTIMORE 8.5 (-300) (-300) 8.5 (-110) 250 -300 966 CLEVELAND TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), SportsTime Ohio...

The TEXAS and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 1:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TEXAS vs KANSAS CITY GAME: Texas Rangers (18-22) at Kansas City Royals (15-28) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 1:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 TEXAS 9.5 (-115) (100) 9.5 (-110) -110 100 964 KANSAS CITY TV: 1:15 p.m....

The OAKLAND and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OAKLAND vs DETROIT GAME: Oakland Athletics (19-25) at Detroit Tigers (18-23) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 961 OAKLAND 9.5 (100) (100) 9.5 (-110) -110 100 962 DETROIT TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Detroit LINE:...

The PITTSBURGH and the SAN DIEGO will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 10:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH vs SAN DIEGO GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (21-19) at San Diego Padres (22-21) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 10:10 PM EST WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 PITTSBURGH 7.5 (-135) (-135) 7.5 (-110) 125 -135 960 SAN DIEGO TV: 10:10 p.m....