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Associated PressEncarnacion has 4 RBIs, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 in 11By TERRY BLOUNTSEATTLE (AP) Mitch Haniger's infield grounder with the bases loaded brought home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.Edwin Encarnacion hit...

Machado removal from Orioles game fuels trade rumorsBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles shortstop Manny Machado was removed from Baltimore's game against Texas in the fifth inning, setting off speculation the All-Star had been traded.The exit came shortly after a 26-minute rain delay Sunday left the field at Camden Yards in...

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 stint on the injured list. Holland was demoted to the bullpen following a 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night, then said he has...

Associated PressA playoff star last year, Toles tries to get spot on DodgersBy MIKE TULUMELLOGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Andrew Toles zoomed from the low minors to his major league debut last season and wound up being a star for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason.All that, and he...

AP Baseball WriterBoone a winner in Yanks' spring training openerBy RONALD BLUMTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Aaron Boone was a winner in his first game as a baseball manager at any level.Hired to replace Joe Girardi in the New York dugout, Boone managed the Yankees to a 3-1 victory over...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique,The move was announced before Wednesday's game against Baltimore. Loney was hurt during batting practice Tuesday.Tampa Bay selected the contract of first baseman Allan Dykstra...

Cubs invite Gimenez, 18 other players to major league campCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have invited veteran catcher Chris Gimenez and 18 other non-roster players to their major league spring training camp.A nine-year veteran, Gimenez played for Chicago manager Joe Maddon when both were with Tampa Bay in...

Reds put Senzel on IL, reinstate Moustakas to face RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds put outfielder Nick Senzel on the injured list and reinstated third baseman Mike Moustakas to face his former team before a doubleheader Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals.The Reds also chose infielder...

AP Sports WriterRockies chasing 1st division title in tight NL West raceBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Opposing managers Dave Roberts and Bud Black are close friends. Star infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt talk all the time.Just maybe not so much right now.This NL West title chase is serious...

Associated PressLeague of her own: woman in Puerto Rico baseball tournamentBy D??NICA COTOSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A woman in Puerto Rico is set for the first time to play in an otherwise all-male baseball tournament organized by a popular semi-pro league.Diamilette Quiles is to take over at...

Yankees plan to go all relievers in ALCS Game 4 vs. AstrosNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees plan to use their bullpen against Houston from the start in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series.With the best-of-seven series tied 1-1, Luis Severino starts Game 3 on Tuesday against Gerrit...

The PHILADELPHIA and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs WASHINGTON When: 9/10/2017 1:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 PHILADELPHIA 8 (-350) (-275) 9.5 (-110) 240 -275 WASHINGTON TV: 1:35 PM LINE: -275 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -275 point favorites versus the PHILADELPHIA,...