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AP Sports WriterPhillies bolster bullpen in trades with Yankees, Red SoxBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox.Philadelphia also got cash considerations...

Owner of Cubs World Series ring puts it up for saleCHICAGO (AP) At least one individual associated with the Chicago Cubs doesn't appear to be the sentimental type. The person is selling an official 2016 World Series ring commemorating the Cubs' historic championship last season, ending their 108-year...

Shane Bieber recalled by Indians to start against PittsburghCLEVELAND (AP) Right-hander Shane Bieber was recalled by Cleveland from Triple-A Columbus to start against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.Infielder Yandy Diaz was optioned to Columbus to make room for Bieber, who is 5-1 with a 3.53 ERA in seven starts...

AP Sports Writer2B Kipnis breaks hand, a blow to Indians' playoff chancesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians' postseason chances have been dealt another blow - second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand.Kipnis will need surgery on the fractured hamate bone, the same injury that has kept...

Former Red Sox pitcher joining conservative Breitbart newsNEW YORK (AP) Former Major League pitcher Curt Schilling is joining the Breitbart News Network as host of the conservative organization's first online radio show.The former Boston Red Sox World Series hero, who has said he's considering a challenge to Democratic...

Associated PressGiolito gets 1st big league win as White Sox beat Tigers 7-1By SARAH TROTTOCHICAGO (AP) Lucas Giolito threw seven scoreless innings to earn his first major league victory, and Matt Davidson homered to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday.Giolito (1-1) limited...

AP Sports WriterChicago Cubs get OF Maybin, 2 lefty relievers in 3 tradesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin and two left-handed relievers in three trades on Monday, adding some help for their pursuit of their first division title since 2017.The NL Central...

LEADING OFF: Yankees set to play 3 doubleheaders in 5 daysBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:TRIPLE DOUBLESAaron Judge has rejoined the Yankees just in time for the team's rugged patch -- three doubleheaders in a span of five days.New York's game against the...

AP Baseball WriterAcuna's homer lifts Braves over Yankees 5-3 in 11 inningsBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) This time, the short porch at Yankee Stadium ended up hurting the home team.Even with one of baseball's tallest players posted at the wall.Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a two-run homer in the...

AP Sports WriterYanks' Tanaka hit in head; LeMahieu, Cessa test positiveBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound, Aaron Judge repeatedly waved behind home plate and scolded a video journalist for taking images.This wasn't a scene anyone at Yankee Stadium wanted to see.Tanaka...

AP Sports WriterTrout sets franchise HR mark, Angels rally to beat AstrosBy JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout became the Angels' career home run leader and Jo Adell celebrated with a game-ending, two-run single in the seventh, lifting Los Angeles to a 10-9 victory over the Houston Astros...

AP Sports WriterRobles returns to Nationals' lineup for Game 3 vs. CardinalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Victor Robles is back in the Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series after missing the past five games with a hamstring injury.Robles was starting in center field and batting...