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Associated PressBieber, bullpen lead Indians to 4-2 win over SeattleBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) Catcher Kevin Plawecki hasn't worked with Shane Bieber much, yet his respect for the young Cleveland Indians pitcher grows with each outing.Bieber didn't have the neatest effort on Tuesday, but he came out on top...

Associated PressWacha, Cardinals cool off Yelich, beat Brewers 6-3By JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Michael Wacha effectively cooled off NL MVP Christian Yelich, and the St. Louis Cardinals finally broke through against the reigning division champs.Wacha slowed Yelich and pitched six solid innings, Matt Carpenter and Marcell Ozuna each went...

Pirates prospect Ji-Hwan Bae suspended for domestic violenceNEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Ji-Hwan Bae has been suspended for 30 games for violating minor league baseball's domestic violence policy.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the suspension will start Thursday.Bae agreed to a minor league contract in March 2018...

Braves closer Vizcaino out for season after shoulder surgeryATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.Vizcaino had the procedure Wednesday in New York. He pitched in four games this season, getting one save and allowing...

Boston's Pedroia leaves game with left knee discomfortNEW YORK (AP) Dustin Pedroia's painful left knee forced him out of Wednesday night's 5-3 loss to the Yankees after 1 1/2 innings, and the Boston second baseman planned to remain in New York for an examination rather than travel with...

Trout back in lineup after missing 3 games with groin strainARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Mike Trout is back in the Los Angeles Angels lineup after missing three games because of a right groin strain.Trout was listed as the designated hitter and batting second for the Angels' series opener Monday...

AP Sports WriterStudy: Minority hiring in MLB ranks similar to previous yearBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A diversity report released Monday on Major League Baseball finds the sport remaining largely on the same footing from the previous year in racial and gender hiring practices, with the biggest area...

AP Sports WriterStudy: Minority hiring in MLB ranks similar to previous yearBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A diversity report released Monday on Major League Baseball finds the sport remaining largely on the same footing from the previous year in racial and gender hiring practices, with the biggest area...

Orioles rookie manager Brandon Hyde gets 1st ejectionBOSTON (AP) Baltimore Orioles rookie manager Brandon Hyde was ejected for the first time, tossed in the fifth inning Monday against the Boston Red Sox.Hyde came out to challenge the ''slide rule'' after a force play scored a run. Once the...

AP Baseball WriterAL East-leading Rays opening just fine so far in 2019By NOAH TRISTERNow, this is an impressive opening for the Tampa Bay Rays.Last year, the Rays pioneered the idea of an ''opener'' - a pitcher who would work an inning or two at the beginning of the game,...

LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:JACKIE ROBINSON DAYMajor League Baseball observes Jackie Robinson Day at ballparks all over the country. Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. All...

Rockies' German Marquez pitching no-hitter thru 7 vs GiantsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) German Marquez of the Colorado Rockies is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the San Francisco Giants.Marquez has thrown 76 pitches Sunday in San Francisco.Marquez retired the first 15 batters. He hit Kevin Pillar to lead...