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AP Sports WriterAlex Gordon retiring after playing entire career with RoyalsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, whose rollercoaster career took him from near bust to All-Star and Gold Glove winner, will retire after the season.He said during a Zoom news conference Thursday...

AP Sports WriterMattingly's Marlins could clinch berth at Yankee StadiumBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Don Mattingly returns this weekend to the Bronx, where his best years as a player always ended when the regular season did.Now Mattingly is enjoying perhaps his best year as a manager, leading the Miami...

AP Sports WriterTurner Sports expands rights deal with MLB through 2028By JOE REEDYTurner Sports will continue broadcasting Major League Baseball after agreeing to an extension of rights through the 2028 season.The seven-year agreement will take effect in 2022 and includes a Tuesday night game as well as additional postseason...

AP Sports WriterMLB teams find creative ways to stay energized without fansBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe absence of fans didn't stop Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto from receiving an ovation after hitting a homer to put his team ahead for good.All that applause Wednesday came from the Reds grounds crew....

Clevinger lasts just one inning in start for PadresSAN DIEGO (AP) Right-hander Mike Clevinger of the playoff-bound San Diego Padres lasted only one inning in his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.The team said the right-hander's departure was unplanned but didn't provide any other information.Clevinger's start...

Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venueBOSTON (AP) There's the windup, the pitch - and the vote.Election officials in Boston are expected to approve Fenway Park as an early voting venue when they meet Thursday, after Red Sox owner John Henry offered the storied ballpark for...

LEADING OFF: Glasnow, Rays try to win AL East, Bieber readyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:RAYS THE BANNERRays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) gets his final tuneup for the postseason when he faces Robinson Cano and the New York Mets at Citi...

Associated PressYankees' Lyons kept from game after lineup card mix-upBy MIKE HAIMBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Tyler Lyons walked to the mound to relieve Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, then walked right back to New York's dugout without throwing a pitch against Toronto.Turned out the 32-year-old left-hander wasn't on the umpires'...

LEADING OFF: Padres check Clevinger, Burnes' ERA title bidBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:PADRES PREDICAMENTFresh off clinching their first playoff berth in 14 seasons, San Diego is hoping for good news concerning Mike Clevinger.Clevinger was suddenly pulled after only one inning of...

Associated PressYankees' Lyons kept from game after lineup card mix-upBy MIKE HAIMBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Tyler Lyons walked to the mound to relieve Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, then walked right back to New York's dugout without throwing a pitch against Toronto.Turned out the 32-year-old left-hander wasn't on the umpires'...

Twins reinstate Bailey from injured list to start vs. TigersMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Homer Bailey from the 45-day injured list on Tuesday so he could start their series opener against Detroit.Bailey made just one start with his new team before getting hurt, picking up the...

LEADING OFF: Glasnow, Rays try to win AL East, Bieber readyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:RAYS THE BANNERRays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) gets his final tuneup for the postseason when he faces Robinson Cano and the New York Mets at...