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Japanese slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya elects to turn professionalTOKYO (AP) Japanese high school baseball standout Kotaro Kiyomiya said on Friday he had decided to turn pro rather than attend university.Kiyomiya, who holds the unofficial record of 111 home runs during his high school career, has impressed pro scouts in...

AP Baseball WriterManfred confident MLB can get through playoffs despite virusBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he's confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without being stopped by the coronavirus, though not every team might play all 60 games and...

The Latest: Ortiz leaves hospital bound for flight to BostonSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) The latest on a shooting that injured former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz (all times local):5:45 p.m.David Ortiz has left a hospital in the Dominican Republic aboard an ambulance bound for the airport...

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviewsHOUSTON (AP) The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using ''inappropriate language'' after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.Brandon Taubman released a...

Braves acquire Brandon Phillips from Cardinals in tradeATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips on Sunday from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for two pitchers.The Braves traded away left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander Carlos Portuondo.Braves general manager John Coppolella called Phillips a ''Gold...

Associated PressBumgarner shaky, ejected in Giants' 7-5 loss to MarlinsBy CHRISTOPHER STOCKMIAMI (AP) At times, Madison Bumgarner looked like himself.Other times he looked like someone still trying to find his way returning from an injury.Unfortunately for the Giants, the latter was more prevalent.Bumgarner blew a sixth inning lead...

The latest on the League Championship Series. The Royals and Blue Jays are set for Game 4 of the ALCS in Toronto, first pitch is 4:07 p.m. The Mets and Cubs play Game 3 of the NLCS in Chicago with a scheduled start of 8:07 p.m. Here's a look...

Ace scout, Nats adviser Phil Rizzo dies at 90, dad was GMWASHINGTON (AP) Longtime scout and Washington Nationals senior adviser Phil Rizzo has died. He was 90.The Nationals confirmed Rizzo's death in a statement Saturday. Phil is the father of World Series-winning Washington general manager Mike Rizzo.Phil Rizzo...

The ARIZONA and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2018 at 8:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (76-67) at Colorado Rockies (78-64) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 10 - 8:40 PM EST WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU RL 911 ARIZONA 10 (-135) (-135) 10 (-110) 125 -135 912 COLORADO TV: 8:40 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: COLORADO , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently have...

The SAN DIEGO and the NY YANKEES will both be gunning for a victory on 5/28/2019 at 6:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN DIEGO vs NY YANKEES GAME: San Diego Padres (28-26) at New York Yankees (35-18) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 28 - 6:35 PM EST WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 975 SAN DIEGO 9...

AP Sports WriterBraves hire former Dodgers, Blue Jays exec Anthopoulos as GMBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The remake of the Atlanta Braves' management was completed Monday when Alex Anthopoulos was named general manager and John Hart was removed as team president.Anthopoulos, a former Dodgers and Blue Jays executive, will...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back at Citi Field, a day after the person inside the big-headed costume was caught on video making an obscene gesture to a fan.The Mets said...