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AP Sports WriterCano's HR, head's up play at 2B help deGrom, Mets top NatsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) On a day that Jacob deGrom struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, and Max Scherzer fanned 12, it was New York Mets newcomer Robinson Cano who decided the outcome with...

Tigers' Zimmermann loses perfect game in 7th vs Blue JaysTORONTO (AP) Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has lost his perfect game in Toronto with two outs in the seventh inning on an infield single.Teoscar Hernandez hit a grounder up the middle that second baseman Josh Harrison smothered, but...

Kyle Zimmer makes it to big leagues after Yost prankKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Having spent six seasons in the minor leagues and last year working on his mechanics, right-hander Kyle Zimmer had a strong spring training for Kansas City and hoped to make the Royals' opening day roster.Then...

AP Baseball WriterBaez hits 2 HRs as Cubs open season with 12-4 win at RangersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Javier Baez homered twice, Jon Lester won for the first time in his last five opening day starts and the Chicago Cubs began the season with a 12-4 victory...

AP Sports WriterPower surge! Dodgers hit 8 homers in 12-5 win over ArizonaBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Joc Pederson and Enrique Hernandez each hit two of the Los Angeles Dodgers' eight home runs, which set a major league record for opening day and tied the franchise mark for...

AP Sports WriterPower surge! Dodgers hit 8 homers in 12-5 win over ArizonaBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Joc Pederson and Enrique Hernandez each hit two of the Los Angeles Dodgers' eight home runs, which set a major league record for opening day and tied the franchise record for...

AP Baseball WriterDavis hits second home run of season, A's beat Angels 4-0By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Reigning homer run champion Khris Davis went deep for the second time this season, Marcus Semien added a solo shot and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on...

AP Sports WriterBrewers RHP Knebel could be headed for season-ending surgeryBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Corey Knebel will decide on Friday what to do about his ailing right elbow, potentially sidelining a key part of Milwaukee's vaunted bullpen for the season.The 27-year-old has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament....

AP Sports WriterCain takes away HR for final out, Brewers beat Cardinals 5-4By JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Lorenzo Cain fired the ball high into the air and jumped up and down in the outfield, yelling and shaking his head from side to side.''I let them know. Not today,'' a...

Associated PressD-backs' Lamb "ready to go" after transition from 3rd to 1stBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jake Lamb is tired of being asked about his move across the diamond. He's just ready to get the regular season going.After five big league seasons as a third baseman, Lamb...

Associated PressMachado impresses Padres' teammates with baseball IQBy CARRIE MUSKATPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges expected to see Manny Machado make acrobatic plays at third base and hit clutch home runs. What Hedges has learned this spring about his new teammate is just how smart...

Associated PressReds' Scooter Gennett will miss first few months of seasonBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett will miss the opening months of the season with a severe groin strain, costing the Cincinnati Reds one of their top hitters less than a week before opening...