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AP Baseball WriterVerlander, Astros come rolling into Detroit from BostonBy NOAH TRISTERJustin Verlander is set to make his long-awaited return to Detroit as a member of the Houston Astros.And his new team is on another impressive run.The Tigers traded Verlander late last season after over a decade in Detroit...

The HOUSTON and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/9/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Houston Astros (89-53) at Boston Red Sox (97-46) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 09 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 977 HOUSTON 9 (-120) (-115) 8.5 (-110) 105 -115 978 BOSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -115 PREDICTION: BOSTON , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently...

Blue Jays OF Grichuk hurt in collision with guard's chairTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk is being checked for a possible concussion after slamming face-first into a security guard's chair while chasing a foul ball.Grichuk had a swollen mark across his face as he left Sunday's...

Associated PressAstudillo hits game-ending home run, Twins beat Royals 3-1By PATRICK DONNELLYMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Willians Astudillo hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Max Kepler doubled off Jason Hammel (2-13)...

Mets scratch deGrom on rainy afternoon vs PhilliesNEW YORK (AP) Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start against Philadelphia on a rainy Sunday.New York manager Mickey Callaway said earlier he would not start deGrom if there was a chance of a rain delay in the game.Corey...

Associated PressMarlins-Pirates game postponed because of rainBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Sunday's game between the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates was cancelled more than four hours before its scheduled 1:35 p.m. ET start time because of heavy rain that was expected to continue into the evening.The game was rescheduled...

Associated PressBell, Nova lead Pirates over Marlins 5-1 for 5th win in rowBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Bell has homered in consecutive games following three days off. He doesn't think it's a coincidence.''I was able to kind of reflect a little bit,'' Bell said. ''Take a step back,...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek sweep in Boston, deGrom's Cy pitchBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:TWO DOWN...Houston tries to become the second team to sweep major league-leading Boston this season when the teams complete their three-game series on national TV. The defending World Series...

LEADING OFF: Verlander returns to Detroit, Cubs host BrewersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:WELCOME BACKJustin Verlander will make his first start in Detroit since the Tigers traded him to the Astros last August. The 2011 AL MVP went on to win the World...

Associated PressBraves rally in 9th, beat skidding D-back 9-5, increase leadBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Ender Inciarte hit a three-run homer during a six-run rally in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 Sunday to increase their NL East lead to 4...

Associated PressRally Squirrel II: Critter shows up, Cards beat Tigers 5-2By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.Out of nowhere - again - a squirrel appeared.In an episode sure to revive St. Louis fans' memories of...

AP Sports WriterVotto hits slam, Reds get rain-shortened 7-2 win over PadresBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Joey Votto ended the second-longest homer drought of his career with yet another Reds grand slam.Votto homered for the first time in two months on Saturday, connecting for Cincinnati's 11th slam - one...