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After arm surgery recommended, Ohtani has big night at plateARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The only thing Shohei Ohtani couldn't do Wednesday night was pitch.Ohtani homered twice during a huge night at the plate after getting bad news about his injured elbow, and the Los Angeles Angels cruised to a...

Associated PressBregman, Gattis homer in Astros' 9-1 win over TwinsBy JORDAN GODWINHOUSTON (AP) With the way Alex Bregman has been swinging the bat lately, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said it's a shame the team has an off day on Thursday.Bregman homered and had a career-high five RBIs...

Associated PressAdams homers twice, Cardinals hold off Nationals 7-6By HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) For struggling Matt Adams, a return to Nationals Park was the perfect tonic.Adams homered twice against his former team who traded him last month, Marcell Ozuna tied his career-high with four hits and the St. Louis...

LEADING OFF: Acuna and Braves face Greinke in ArizonaBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BRAVE NEW WORLDRookie phenom Ronald Acuna Jr. will try to get the first-place Atlanta Braves off to another fast start when they visit Arizona in a matchup of NL playoff...

Angels' Ohtani facing Tommy John surgery after new damageARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has new damage in his pitching elbow and the team says Tommy John surgery has been recommended.A couple of hours before Ohtani hit two home runs against Texas on Wednesday,...

Story hits 3 home runs for RockiesDENVER (AP) Trevor Story homered in his first three at-bats, including one projected at more than 500 feet, for the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.Story's first home run, a 459-foot shot to left, according to Statcast, gave the Rockies a 2-1 lead...

Associated PressCubs come back to beat Nationals 6-4 in 10 inningsBy BOBBY BANCROFTWASHINGTON (AP) Pinch-hitter David Bote had an RBI double and scored in the 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs came back to beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game...

Associated PressTigers hit 4 HRs in 10-2 rout White Sox, KopechBy JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Michael Kopech wasn't sharp and the Tigers took full advantage of the Chicago White Sox's prized pitching prospect.Ronny Rodriguez had a two-run homer and Jeimer Candelario, Mikie Mahtook and JaCoby Jones each added a...

Associated PressLindor has 2 HR, 4 RBIs as Indians top Blue Jays 9-4By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Francisco Lindor had two solo homers and four RBIs, Shane Bieber pitched into the seventh inning to remain unbeaten in nine road starts and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays...

The NY METS and the LA DODGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Mets (62-76) at Los Angeles Dodgers (76-63) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 7:35 PM EST WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 957 NY METS 7 (-165) (-185) 7.5 (-110) 175 -185 958 LA DODGERS TV: 7:35...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (81-57) at Milwaukee Brewers (79-61) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 CHICAGO CUBS 9 (-115) (-115) 9 (-110) 105 -115 960 MILWAUKEE TV: 8:10 PM LINE: -115 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , CHICAGO...

The ST LOUIS and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (77-62) at Washington Nationals (69-70) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 ST LOUIS 9 (-125) (-120) 9 (-110) 110 -120 952 WASHINGTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -120 PREDICTION:...