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Cubs first baseman Rizzo wears full uniform on team flightWASHINGTON (AP) Unusual scheduling spawned even more atypical travel attire for Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.The three-time All-Star wore a uniform, complete with a blue jersey and gray pants, on the Cubs' early Thursday morning flight for a...

AP Sports WriterPhillies' collapse result of several factorsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) A surprising first half and a surge in early August had the Philadelphia Phillies in prime position to reach the postseason.Then they fell apart.Since completing a four-game sweep over the Miami Marlins on Aug. 5, the Phillies...

Buchholz scratched from start because of right arm tightnessDENVER (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Clay Buchholz was scratched from Thursday's start because of tightness in his right arm.Matt Koch started in his place.Buchholz, who signed a minor league deal with Arizona on May 4, is 7-2 with a 2.01...

Associated PressMets' David Wright set to play on Sept. 29By SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets said that third baseman David Wright will return for the team's final homestand on Sept. 29.The Mets said that they plan to activate Wright when they return to Citi Field...

Associated PressMets' David Wright set to play on Sept. 29By SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets said that third baseman David Wright will return for the team's final homestand on Sept. 29.The Mets said that they plan to activate Wright when they return to Citi Field...

Ex-big leaguer O'Dell who won 105 games in majors dies at 85CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Former Major League pitcher Billy O'Dell, who won 105 games in a 13-year career, has died. He was 85 years.O'Dell pitched at Clemson before moving on to the majors. The school announced O'Dell's death...

LEADING OFF: Diamondbacks-Rockies, Dodgers-Cards, Cubs in DCBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:GETAWAY DAYWith both teams chasing an NL West title, the Diamondbacks and Rockies wrap up their pivotal four-game series. Colorado leads the division by 1+ games over the Dodgers, while Arizona is...

The HOUSTON and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Houston Astros (90-54) at Detroit Tigers (59-85) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 HOUSTON 8.5 (235) (225) 8.5 (-110) -250 225 916 DETROIT TV: 1:10 PM LINE: 225 PREDICTION: DETROIT , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have...

The CLEVELAND and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cleveland Indians (81-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-64) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 917 CLEVELAND 7 (-110) (-110) 7 (-110) 100 -110 918 TAMPA BAY TV: 1:10 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: TAMPA...

The SAN DIEGO and the SEATTLE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 6:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: San Diego Padres (57-88) at Seattle Mariners (79-64) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 6:40 PM EST WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 SAN DIEGO 7.5 (-170) (-160) 8 (-110) 150 -160 930 SEATTLE TV: 6:40 PM LINE: -160 PREDICTION: SEATTLE ,...

The TORONTO and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (65-78) at Boston Red Sox (98-46) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 TORONTO 9 (-225) (-240) 9.5 (-110) 220 -240 922 BOSTON TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -240 PREDICTION: BOSTON , TORONTO Oddsmakers...

The LA DODGERS and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2018 at 12:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (78-67) at Cincinnati Reds (63-83) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 12 - 12:35 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 901 LA DODGERS 9 (170) (175) 9 (-110) -185 175 902 CINCINNATI TV: 12:35 PM LINE: 175 PREDICTION:...