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MLB joins alliance pushing for higher voter turnoutNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has joined the Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan group of businesses pushing for higher voter turnout.MLB also announced Wednesday that it has committed to a business-led initiative to help ensure employees have access to information about...

Cards manager Shildt docked 1 game, misses nightcap vs BrewsMILWAUKEE (AP) St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt was suspended one game for his role in a bench-clearing fracas in Milwaukee, and was set to miss the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.Major League Baseball announced the penalty...

Yankees activate Judge, lineup fully active for stretch runNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday and batted him second against Toronto, giving the team a full stable of active regulars for the first time since Aug. 8.Judge has been out...

AP Sports WriterRockies starter Jon Gray out for season with sore shoulderBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have shut down starter Jon Gray for the season due to a sore right shoulder.The 28-year-old last pitched Sept. 1 before going on the injured list with what was described...

AP Baseball WriterYanks blow out Blue Jays 20-6, move into 2nd in AL EastBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees have transformed back into Bronx Bombers after a three-week stretch in which they nearly bombed out of postseason contention.DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit and became the first players...

Yankees activate Judge, lineup fully healthy for stretch runNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday before a game against Toronto and have all their regulars healthy and active for the first time since Aug. 8.Judge has been out since Aug....

AP Baseball WriterWorld Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers' new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, and Major League Baseball hopes fans can attend.The Division Series, League Championship Series and World...

Associated Press2 Giants-Seattle games off due to smoky skies, moved to SFBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) The two-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Mariners in Seattle that was scheduled to start Tuesday night was postponed because of smoky skies caused by the West Coast wildfires.The teams...

AP Baseball WriterWorld Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers' new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association, the...

Stanton activated by Yankees after missing 32 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday and was set to start at designated hitter after missing 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against...

Stanton activated by Yankees after missing 32 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday and was set to start at designated hitter after missing 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against...

Stanton activated by Yankees after missing 32 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday after the designated hitter missed 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against Toronto. The Yankees also activated...