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Harper back in lineup as Phillies DH after back stiffnessWASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was the designated hitter for Monday's game...

AP Baseball WriterReds, Brewers and Cardinals charging hard in NL CentralBy NOAH TRISTERAll the Cincinnati Reds needed was one extended winning streak to turn...

LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last weekBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:FINAL WEEKFernando...

Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday...

AP Sports WriterArenado goes on injured list with sore left shoulderBy PAT GRAHAMThe Colorado Rockies will chase after a flickering playoff spot without All-Star...

LEADING OFF: Yankees' Cole, Reds' Gray take the moundBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:HE'S BACKCincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray...

AP Sports WriterSecond City? White Sox, Cubs close in on division titlesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Powered by the steady presence of Jose Abreu,...

LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last weekBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:FINAL...

Marlins keep up playoff push, edge Nats to open twinbillMIAMI (AP) Brandon Kintzler escaped a bases-loaded jam to end it and the Miami...

AP Sports WriterSecond City? White Sox, Cubs close in on division titlesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Powered by the steady presence of Jose Abreu,...

AP Sports WriterSecond City? White Sox, Cubs close in on division titlesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Powered by the steady presence of Jose Abreu,...

LEADING OFF: Yanks on a roll, Verlander set for TJBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---GONE STREAKINGThe Yankees can...