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Associated PressCron, Pham power Rays past BravesBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) C.J. Cron has been connecting for some big hits during Tampa Bay's recent hot streak.After the Rays fell short the night before, Cron felt the collective mood shift when he gave his club a one-run lead early on.''It...

AP Sports WriterLucchesi, long balls carry Padres to 8-3 win over MarinersBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) San Diego Padres rookie Joey Lucchesi could have been down for the count after Ryon Healy's comebacker glanced off the big left-hander's glove and then hit him in the groin.Lucchesi, though, grabbed...

AP Sports WriterAllen struggles again Indians lost 4-3 to TwinsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cody Allen only knows one way out of his pitching funk.''You gotta kinda keep grinding, grinding, grinding,'' he said.Fortunately for the Indians, there's still time for Allen to grind before October arrives.Cleveland's struggling closer gave...

LEADING OFF: Price check for Red Sox, Pujols done for seasonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:PRICE CHECKThe major league-leading Red Sox hope for good news on David Price. The left-hander exited Wednesday night's start against Miami with a bruised left wrist after getting...

Champion Astros extend manager Hinch's contract through 2022HOUSTON (AP) The World Series champion Houston Astros have rewarded manager A.J. Hinch with a new contract that extends his run in the dugout through the 2022 season.The Astros made the announcement Thursday.Hinch's contract had been set to expire after this...

Reds activate 1B Joey Votto from disabled listCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have activated All-Star first baseman Joey Votto from the 10-day disabled list before Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.Votto had been out since Aug. 17 with a sore right knee, which was hit by a pitch...

AP Sports WriterAlbert Pujols likely out for season after left knee surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols is likely to miss the rest of his 18th major league season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.The Angels announced Wednesday that Pujols has undergone...

MLB partners with Latin American trainers to prevent PED useNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has joined with Latin American trainers to create a program designed to prevent the use of performance-enhancing substances by amateur players.MLB announced the Trainer Partnership Program on Thursday.The initiative is voluntary and will...

Twins trade Wilson to Cubs for Gimenez in catcher swapCLEVELAND (AP) In a swap of backup catchers, the Minnesota Twins have traded Bobby Wilson to the Chicago Cubs for Chris Gimenez and a player to be named or cash.The deal for the 35-year-old veterans was announced Thursday.Wilson has...

Champion Astros extend manager Hinch's contract through 2022HOUSTON (AP) That new contract A.J. Hinch got from the Houston Astros also came with a huge set of expectations.''When I hired A.J., at the press conference, I said, `A.J.'s going to be our manager when we win the first World...

The TORONTO and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (60-71) at Baltimore Orioles (38-94) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU RL 917 TORONTO 9 (105) (120) 9 (-110) -130 120 918 BALTIMORE TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 120 PREDICTION: BALTIMORE...

The LA DODGERS and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (70-61) at Texas Rangers (58-74) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 927 LA DODGERS 10.5 (150) (150) 10 (-110) -160 150 928 TEXAS TV: 8:05 PM LINE:...