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Associated PressBlue Jays introduce Montoyo as 13th manager in team historyBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Late in the season, as rumors of potential managerial openings swirled around baseball, Charlie Montoyo and fellow Tampa Bay Rays coaches Rocco Baldelli and Matt Quatraro started playing a game. When word of an...

Nationals pick up $6M option for 2019 on closer DoolittleWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have exercised their $6 million club option for 2019 on lefty closer Sean Doolittle.The Nationals announced the move Monday.His contract has another team option, at $6.5 million, for 2020.The 32-year-old Doolittle had 25 saves...

Wainwright finalizes bonus-laden $2M deal with CardinalsST. LOUIS (AP) Adam Wainwright became a free agent Monday, then finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals that allows him to earn $8 million in performance bonuses as a starting pitcher, $3 million for relief appearances and...

Associated PressRed Sox fans celebrate latest title; parade on WednesdayBy BOB SALSBERGBOSTON (AP) In what has become a championship tradition in the city, the Boston Red Sox will climb aboard duck boats for a parade to celebrate the team's fourth World Series title in 15 years, city officials...

AP Baseball WriterAthletics give contract extensions to Beane, Forst, MelvinBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Manager Bob Melvin has been rewarded for guiding another turnaround for the Oakland Athletics, receiving a long-term contract extension.The A's also reached new deals with executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane and...

AP Baseball WriterChris Sale's shouts rally Red Sox to brink of titleBy RONALD BLUMLOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Sale stood in the back of the dugout as the World Series was slipping away and started screaming.''He's got two pitches!'' the Boston Red Sox ace hollered to his left among...

AP Sports WriterRally Sox! Boston on brink of title after 9-6 win over LABy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) An 18-inning loss in Game 3 of the World Series couldn't wear out the Boston Red Sox. A four-run deficit late in Game 4 definitely didn't faze them.This plucky powerhouse...

AP Sports WriterTrump assails Roberts' moves in Dodgers' 9-6 loss to Red SoxBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Working on a one-hitter with a 4-0 lead, Rich Hill had just set down Eduardo Nunez swinging for the first out of the seventh inning.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had seen enough....

AP Baseball WriterChris Sale's shouts rally Red Sox to brink of titleBy RONALD BLUMLOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Sale stood in the back of the dugout as the World Series was slipping away and started screaming.''He's got two pitches!'' the Boston Red Sox ace hollered to his left among...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox pinch-hitters come up clutch again in World SeriesBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Boston's bench is a big reason why the Red Sox are one win from their fourth World Series title since 2004.With the Red Sox regulars being held in check by the Los...

The Latest: Roberts says he discussed Trump tweet with teamLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):3:55 p.m.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he talked to his players and coaching staff about President Donald Trump's tweet criticizing Roberts for taking Rich Hill out of Saturday's...

Dodgers bench Bellinger for elimination game vs Red SoxLOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Bellinger is on the bench for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series.His left-handed bat has been replaced in the lineup by Enrique Hernandez, who will hit third and play center field...