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Former infielder David Bell hired as Cincinnati Reds managerCINCINNATI (AP) David Bell has been hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central.The Reds said Sunday he has been given...

AP Sports WriterBrad Ausmus named manager of Los Angeles AngelsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Brad Ausmus was named the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Sunday, moving from the front office to the dugout to replace longtime skipper Mike Scioscia.General manager Billy Eppler announced the hiring of Ausmus, who...

AP Sports WriterBrad Ausmus named manager of Los Angeles AngelsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Brad Ausmus was named the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Sunday, moving from the front office to the dugout to replace longtime skipper Mike Scioscia.General manager Billy Eppler announced the hiring of Ausmus, who...

Dodgers top lineup with lefties against Brewers for Game 7MILWAUKEE (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have topped their lineup with two left-handed sluggers against Milwaukee Brewers righty Jhoulys Chacin for Game 7 of the NL Championship Series.The winner plays the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, which...

Dodgers top lineup with lefties against Brewers for Game 7MILWAUKEE (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have topped their lineup with two left-handed sluggers against Milwaukee Brewers righty Jhoulys Chacin for Game 7 of the NL Championship Series.The winner plays the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, which...

AP Sports WriterDodgers' Machado whiffs on chance to silence Game 6 boosBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Machado egged on the booing crowd as he retreated down the dugout steps following a first-inning strikeout, raising two arms in front of him in the air.The jeers kept coming for...

Dodgers top lineup with lefties against Brewers for Game 7MILWAUKEE (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have topped their lineup with two left-handed sluggers against Milwaukee Brewers righty Jhoulys Chacin for Game 7 of the NL Championship Series.The winner plays the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, which...

AP Sports WriterBoston's Chris Sale 'back to normal,' ready for World SeriesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Chris Sale has resumed throwing and says he's ready to pitch Game 1 of the World Series after missing an AL Championship Series start and being hospitalized with an illness.The Boston Red Sox...

AP Sports WriterAguilar, Brewers beat Dodgers 7-2, send NLCS to Game 7By JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy.A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd have the Milwaukee Brewers all set up for Game 7.Jesus Aguilar...

AP Sports WriterDodgers' Machado whiffs on chance to silence Game 6 boosBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Machado gestured with hands, appearing to egg on the booing crowd as he retreated down the dugout steps following a first-inning strikeout.The jeers kept coming for the Los Angeles Dodgers star....

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Brewers in Game 7 of NLCS, Red Sox waitBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:GAME 7The Dodgers and Brewers meet in an all-or-nothing matchup at Miller Park to decide the NL Championship Series. Los Angeles will start 24-year-old rookie Walker Buehler, who...

AP Sports WriterDodgers' Machado whiffs on chance to silence Game 6 boosBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Machado appeared to be egging on the booing crowd as he retreated down the dugout steps following a first-inning strikeout, raising two arms in front of him in the air.The jeers...