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Associated PressCubs back in World Series, goat curse back on forefrontBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) Chuck Logan heard about it from his dad for years. Bill Sianis was born into it. And Lennie Merullo was there the day it happened and lived with it for the rest of his...

Associated PressWant to see World Series at Wrigley? It will cost thousandsBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) Fans hoping to see the Cubs play in the World Series for the first time since 1945 are finding a seat could cost them more than what their grandparents paid for their houses.The...

LEADING OFF: Astros, Yanks try to get bats going in New YorkBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---GOING BATTYThe two highest-scoring teams in the majors this season have combined for all of six runs in the first two games of the AL Championship...

TBS touts ratings win from AL WC game despite tech issuesNEW YORK (AP) TBS is touting a ratings victory from its broadcast of the AL wild-card game, though some viewers on its digital app complained of technical issues leading to accidental blackouts.The telecast of the New York Yankees'...

AP Baseball WriterBaseball's back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following...

AP Sports WriterTebow being promoted to Mets' affiliate in FloridaBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Tim Tebow is moving up and heading south - to some very familiar territory.Tebow has been promoted to the New York Mets' high Class A affiliate in St. Lucie, Florida. The 29-year-old Tebow led...

For The Associated PressNats' star Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: South Korean baseballBy RYAN ZIMMERMANEDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team’s career hitting records, and his two homers and...

Associated PressWoman hit in face by ball at Wrigley sues Cubs, MLBBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) A woman who was struck in the face by a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the team and Major League...

AP Sports Writer'Wiped out' Francona aching from Indians October ousterBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Terry Francona's emotions remain raw. The rest of him is just tired.Two days after the Indians were ousted - long before they were ready to go - from October's postseason, Cleveland's manager was still trying...

AP Sports WriterIndians still working out treatment plan for Miller's kneeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller's sore right knee.Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist on Tuesday in New York....

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have a tough lineup, a talented pitching staff and a manager making all the right moves.Yup, it's beginning to look a lot like 1988.Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball...

Astros ace Verlander has no-hitter thru 8 innings at TorontoTORONTO (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.Verlander has struck out 13 and thrown 106 pitches Sunday at Toronto. The only runner he's allowed was Cavan Biggio on...