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LA's Pederson, Utley start in place of Hernandez, ForsytheLOS ANGELES (AP) Left fielder Joc Pederson and second baseman Chase Utley get the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series in place of Enrique Hernandez and Logan Forsythe, and shortstop Corey Seager moves...

AP Sports WriterKepler, Astudillo, Rosario go deep; Twins beat Phillies 6-2By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Max Kepler and Willians Astudillo hit consecutive homers, Eddie Rosario hit a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.Rhys Hoskins went deep for the Phillies, and Bryce Harper...

Yasmany Tomas sent outright to minors by DiamondbacksPHOENIX (AP) Arizona outfielder Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million he is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5 million, six-year contract.Tomas, signed in...

Gilded Age Rawlings Sporting Goods Co sold to private equityNEW YORK (AP) The 131-year-old Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. is being sold to a private equity fund for about $395 million.The iconic sports gear maker, which has outfitted children and pros alike, from Roberto Clemente and Mickey Mantle, to...

AP Baseball WriterGiants' Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing fatherBy JANIE McCAULEYSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Johnny Cueto remains in the Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, and the San Francisco Giants plan to reach out to him to...

ST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock, a former base stealing champion, has had his left leg amputated below the knee due to an infection related to diabetes.The Cardinals and a longtime friend, Dick Zitzmann, confirmed that the 76-year-old Brock had had the procedure...

AP Sports WriterBrewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the YearBy JAY COHENMuch like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field.The center fielder for the Seattle Mariners won the AL Rookie of the Year award Monday night, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever...

Police: Maxwell showed signs of intoxication during arrestSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Police say Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell showed signs of intoxication when he was arrested following accusations that he pointed a handgun at the head of a woman in Scottsdale who had delivered food to his home.Court records...

Marlins suspend business relationship with Papa John'sMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins have suspended their business relationship with Papa John's after the company's chairman of the board apologized for using a racial slur and resigned.In a statement Thursday, the Marlins said ''derogatory and insensitive comments'' by John Schnatter weren't...

AP Pro Football WriterHerrera's solo homer lifts Phils to 4-3 win over CardinalsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Odubel Herrera smiled when told he was being compared to Ichiro Suzuki and Vladimir Guerrero. He has potential to be known by his first name just like Ichiro and Vlad, too.Herrera hit...

The ST LOUIS and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 8/6/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (58-54) at Miami Marlins (46-67) DATE/TIME: Monday, August 06 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 ST LOUIS 8.5 (130) (140) 8 (-110) -150 140 952 MIAMI TV: 7:10 PM LINE: 140 PREDICTION: MIAMI ,...

The Latest: Verlander won't be available for Game 7HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:00 p.m.Houston manager AJ Hinch said Game 6 starter Justin Verlander won't be available for Game 7 against the Washington Nationals.After taking the loss in Game 6...