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BOSTON (AP) Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval has left Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with tightness in his back. Sandoval came out in the top of the sixth inning and was replaced by Deven Marrero. He missed three games over the weekend, also with back...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Jansen agrees to $80M, 5-year deal with DodgersBy JANIE McCAULEYA person with knowledge of the deal says the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract to keep All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press...

Zimmermann plans on making next start after being hit on jawCLEVELAND (AP) Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is expected to make his next start after being hit on the jaw by a line drive against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.Zimmermann said Thursday that the swelling in his...

Ex-Rays prospect moves from kangaroo court to Supreme CourtWASHINGTON (AP) Having experienced the culture of kangaroo court, Matt Rice is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.The former Tampa Bay outfield prospect was among the clerks hired by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for the 2019-20 term.Now 30, Rice...

AP Baseball WriterHosmer, Perez lift AL to 4-2 All-Star win, Series home fieldBy RONALD BLUMSAN DIEGO (AP) Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet home, if they get a chance to defend their World Series title.The Royals duo homered...

AP Sports WriterDifferent feel for champion Cubs heading into these playoffsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) There are no billy goats this time. No more lovable losers, either.A year after their historic World Series run, the Cubs are back in the playoffs for the third straight season. For some Chicago...

Rays put 1B Ji-Man Choi on IL with ankle injuryST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have put first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day injured list with a strained left ankle and recalled infielder Mike Brosseau from Triple-A Durham.Choi is hitting .266 with nine homers and...

The LA ANGELS and the OAKLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/19/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Angels (75-76) at Oakland Athletics (90-61) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 19 - 10:05 PM EST WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 975 LA ANGELS 8.5 (-140) (-140) 8.5 (-110) 130 -140 976 OAKLAND TV: 10:05 PM LINE: -140 PREDICTION: OAKLAND ,...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox LH Bummer looking to build on last seasonBy JAY COHENGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) When Aaron Bummer looks back on his rise from 19th-round draft pick to key reliever for the Chicago White Sox, one day in particular stands out.The day he found his sinker.''I think...

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue JaysCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays will send cash to Chicago to offset some of Phelps'...

Associated PressSeager enters 2019 after physical, dietary makeoverBy JACK MAGRUDERPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager enters the 2019 season after a physical and dietary makeover. He learned to embrace flexibility training, spinach, and a long-term health plan.Seager played the second half of last season with a...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Pence set for hamstring surgery, likely out 8 weeksBy R.B. FALLSTROMST. LOUIS (AP) San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence will undergo surgery Thursday for a torn right hamstring and is likely to be sidelined eight weeks.The operation will be done in Dallas by Cowboys head...