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Cubs 1B Rizzo hampered by back tightnessCHICAGO (AP) Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the starting lineup for their series finale...

Associated PressYankees beat Rays 7-1, take 2 of 3 from AL East leadersBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Masahiro Tanaka and Tropicana Field...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Giants pitcher Derek Holland has criticized San Francisco's front office and claims he faked an injury that led to a recent...

Associated PressIrvin wins impressive debut as Phillies beat Royals 6-1By KOLLIN MILLERKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Cole Irvin barely slept Friday night and was...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Derek Dietrich got Cincinnati a lead, and David Hernandez helped the bullpen make sure it held up. Dietrich singled in the tiebreaking...

Yankees and Rays delayed by power outage in 9th inningST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are being...

LEADING OFF: Cubs-Brewers in prime timeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CENTRAL CONFLICTThe Cubs and Brewers conclude a three-game...

Pirates acquire right-hander Stratton from Angels for cashST. LOUIS (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired 28-year-old right-hander Chris Stratton from the Los Angeles...

Blue Jays acquire Jackson, who would set record of 14 teamsTORONTO (AP) Edwin Jackson was acquired by Toronto from Oakland for cash on...

Jays acquire RHP Edwin Jackson, who joins record 14th teamTORONTO (AP) Pitcher Edwin Jackson has a new home in Toronto, one that will...

Associated PressMcCann, Camargo homer, lead Braves over Diamondbacks 6-4By JACK MAGRUDERPHOENIX (AP) Brian McCann homered over the swimming pool behind the right-field wall...

Red Sox score 8 runs in big third inning vs MarinersBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have scored eight runs in the third...