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NEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh's Gregory Polanco singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 win against the New York Mets in Friday's opening game of a key series between National League contenders, ending the Mets' long run of home victories.The Pirates...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Josh Hamilton's teammates with the Los Angeles Angels all seemed to hope the outfielder would shake off his latest troubles and return to stardom in their lineup.Moments after Hamilton was traded back to the Texas Rangers on Monday, the Angels headed off on their next...

The ARIZONA and the SAN DIEGO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/20/2017 at 9:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (87-65) at San Diego Padres (68-83) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 20 - 9:10 PM EST WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 ARIZONA 7.5 (145) (130) 8 (-110) -140 130 964 SAN DIEGO TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona,...

White Sox pitching coach Cooper ejected from gameCHICAGO (AP) White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper has been ejected from Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.With a runner on first and one out in the sixth, plate umpire Gabe Morales called a balk on Chicago starter Carlos Rodon....

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals at their own game on Thursday, relying on sharp pitching and stingy defense for a 5-2 victory in the opener of their American League Division Series.McHugh (1-0) allowed four hits, including a pair...

AP Sports WriterIndians sending Bauer to mound with Series title in reachBy TOM WITHERSCHICAGO (AP) Trevor Bauer can fly the Indians to a championship.Go finger, er, figure.The eccentric right-hander, who cut his right pinkie while repairing a drone and almost ruined his team's postseason chances, will start Game...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have picked up their $7 million contract option for next season on third baseman Yunel Escobar. The team made the announcement Monday night. Escobar batted .304 with five homers and 39 RBIs over 132 games in his first season with the Angels, his fifth...

The MILWAUKEE and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 9/18/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (79-70) at Pittsburgh Pirates (68-82) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 18 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 MILWAUKEE 8.5 (-105) (100) 8.5 (-110) -110 100 954 PITTSBURGH TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburg PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers...

AP Sports WriterArrieta deals, Cubs awaken, top Indians to even Series at 1By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jake Arrieta made a brief run at a no-hitter and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans.Not only are they back in the World Series,...

Former Yankee Kuroda to retire after Japan SeriesTOKYO (AP) Former New York Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda announced he will retire at the end of the Japan Series.Kuroda, 41, went 10-8 this season with a 3.09 ERA to help the Hiroshima Carp to its seventh Central League title in...

Marlins RHP Rea goes on disabled list with sprained elbowMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins right-hander Colin Rea has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain after his debut with the team was curtailed by the injury.The move was made Sunday, when Miami recalled right-hander...

SEATTLE (AP) The Mariners and outfielder Leonys Martin have agreed to a contract for the 2016 season and avoided salary arbitration.Seattle announced the agreement Thursday. No financial terms were disclosed.Left-handed pitcher Charlie Furbush and right-hander Evan Scribner remain arbitration-eligible.Martin was acquired via trade from Texas during Seattle's busy...