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Associated PressObama celebrates World Series champion Chicago CubsBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama welcomed the Chicago Cubs to the White House on Monday to celebrate their World Series win and speak to the power of sports to unite a divided nation.''Throughout our history, sports has had this...

AP Baseball WriterHe's a big hit! Yankees get NL MVP Stanton from MarlinsBy BEN WALKERLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Now slugging for the Bronx Bombers, Giancarlo Stanton.The New York Yankees announced Monday they'd acquired Stanton from the Miami Marlins, getting the NL MVP and cash from Miami for...

AP Sports WriterRizzo's slide overshadows Chicago's 7-0 win over PiratesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Anthony Rizzo's seventh home run of the season gave the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs an early lead on Monday afternoon. His two-run single in the ninth put the finishing touches on a 7-0 romp over the...

LEADING OFF: Stanton tries for 7 straight; Miller on rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---RECORD CHASEStreaking slugger Giancarlo Stanton tries to hit a home run in his seventh straight game when the Marlins host the Giants. Struggling right-hander Matt Cain (3-9, 5.22...

Molina, Lovullo each suspended 1 game for weekend fracasNEW YORK (AP) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo both have been suspended one game for their dustup over the weekend.Major League Baseball announced the penalties Tuesday.Molina, who bumped plate umpire Tim Timmons during...

Realmuto's season ends due to right knee injuryWASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Realmuto has returned to Philadelphia and will undergo a ''meniscus cleanup'' on Friday.''There's no long-term concerns about...

AP Baseball WriterDodgers cut projected tax payroll next year to $181 millionBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers brought their projected 2018 payroll under the $197 million luxury tax threshold with the weekend trade that sent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, oft-injured starting pitchers Scott Kazmir and...

AP Baseball WriterCapital hill: Astros, Nats put World Series eyes on pitchingBy BEN WALKERGerrit Cole, Max Scherzer and a slew of aces get the World Series started in Houston, then the scene shifts to Capitol Hill.But with Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg and all these electric arms, might as well...

AP Sports WriterFans see 1st Nats exho from balcony; Harper HRs off ScherzerBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) As Max Scherzer and the reigning champion Washington Nationals hosted baseball’s first exhibition game in more than four months Saturday, a handful of fans watched from afar -- really far, seated on...

Chris Flexen, Mariners agree to $4.75M, 2-year contractSEATTLE (AP) Right-hander Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a $4.75 million, two-year contract on Friday.The 26-year-old gets a $600,000 signing bonus, a $1.4 million salary next season and a $2.75 million salary in 2021. The deal includes an...

SEATTLE (AP) High on Jerry Dipoto's list when he took over as general manager of the Seattle Mariners was building an outfield that was athletic and played to the strengths of their home park.Finding a center fielder was the priority, and Dipoto accomplished that task on Monday. The...

Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotationPITTSBURGH (AP) Left-hander Mike Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs, and Tyler Chatwood will return to the rotation and start Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Montgomery has left shoulder inflammation and the...