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AP Sports WriterTigers DH Martinez, RHP Fulmer have successful surgeriesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez underwent a successful surgical procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat, and starter Michael Fulmer had season-ending surgery on his elbow Tuesday.Martinez had a heart ablation on Monday in Detroit,...

Bryant breaks up Marquez's no-hit bid with double in 7thDENVER (AP) Chicago third baseman Kris Bryant doubled to lead off the seventh inning to break up a no-hitter by Rockies right-hander German Marquez on Wednesday.The 22-year-old Marquez walked Kyle Schwarber in the first and then retired 16 straight...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Brantley progressing in recovery from ankle surgeryBy JAY COHENGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley knows all about the grind of recovering from a major injury. Way too much about the slow process back to the field.At least this time around, he gets to...

AP Sports WriterLynn excited to join La Russa, ChiSox, who also sign EatonBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Lance Lynn was thrilled to join a team eyeing a World Series run and to reunite with the manager who led him to a championship as a rookie.The Chicago White Sox seemed...

The MIAMI and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (68-76) at Philadelphia Phillies (55-89) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 13 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 903 MIAMI 8.5 (-110) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 904 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING...

Blue Jays closer Giles placed on IL with elbow inflammationBALTIMORE (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Ken Giles on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.Giles is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA and has 11 saves in 12 tries. The move, announced by the team...

Former big leaguer, coach Rob Picciolo dies at 64SAN DIEGO (AP) Rob Picciolo, a former major league infielder who later coached with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels, has died. He was 64.He died Monday of a heart attack.Picciolo played for the Athletics, Angels and Brewers...

The ARIZONA and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (78-71) at Houston Astros (93-55) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 16 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 925 ARIZONA 7.5 (-185) (-190) 7 (-110) 180 -190 926 HOUSTON TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -190 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Astros have shown disdain for media over and overBy PAUL NEWBERRYThere's no cheering - or jeering - in the press box.Impartiality should be the guiding tenet of any journalist.Yet, the Houston Astros are making it really, really tough to abide by that principle.This is an organization...

Associated PressBaseball artists, writers shut out by coronavirus pandemicBy KATHY WILLENSNEW YORK (AP) Anika Orrock was all warmed up for her big pitch. On the mound at Yankee Stadium, tossing out the ceremonial first ball.On Tuesday night, though, the baseball illustrator and cartoonist will be far from the...

AP Sports WriterPirates hold on to closer Felipe Vázquez at deadlineBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) A post All-Star game swoon dropped the Pittsburgh Pirates from contention in the NL Central. The freefall, however, wasn't far enough for the team to part with two-time All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez.Pittsburgh opted to...