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AP Sports WriterRed Sox face more changes (again) after firing RoenickeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The manager won't be back, and there could be more changes for the Boston Red Sox after their last-place finish in the pandemic-shortened season.J.D. Martinez is eligible to opt out of his contract, Jackie...

Associated PressCatcher Tucker Barnhart glad Reds didn't pull off tradeBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Tucker Barnhart read about the Reds' interest in Miami catcher J.T. Realmuto and hoped that they wouldn't be able to swing a deal for the All-Star. Having endured the hardest part of a rebuild,...

AP Sports WriterBeantown Brawl! Yankees fight to 10-7 win over Red SoxBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The fuse has officially been lit in the newest chapter of the ramped-up Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.Zim vs. Pedro. A-Rod vs. Varitek. Munson vs. Fisk.And now, Tyler Austin tangling with Joe Kelly.In a matchup...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Brewers in Game 7 of NLCS, Red Sox waitBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:GAME 7The Dodgers and Brewers meet in an all-or-nothing matchup at Miller Park to decide the NL Championship Series. Los Angeles will start 24-year-old rookie Walker Buehler, who...

AP Sports WriterFormer Braves GM Coppolella apologizes for rule violationsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella has apologized for rules violations that led to him being banned from baseball for life, saying he's ''disgraced and humbled'' by his actions.In his first statement since losing...

Indians designate outfielder Leonys Martín for assignmentCLEVELAND (AP) Leonys Martin's struggles at the plate forced the Indians to make a tough decision with the outfielder.Martin, who overcame a life-threatening bacterial infection last summer after arriving in a trade, was designated for assignment on Saturday. He was batting .199...

AP Baseball WriterScherzer scratched with neck pain, Nats' Ross starts Game 5By RONALD BLUMWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer walked stiffly into the interview room, a bandage on the back of the Washington star pitcher's neck telegraphing trouble.He had hoped to beat the Astros for the second time this week,...

Associated PressBetts, Sale lead Red Sox 4-2 over Rays as Adames debutsBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Chris Sale has high praise for Boston teammate Mookie Betts, and with good reason.Betts hit his major league-leading 16th homer, Sale struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings and the Red...

AP Sports WriterIndians anxiously await results on ace Kluber's arm injuryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians decided during the winter their starting pitching would carry them to another October.Cleveland's ride might end before then.Corey Kluber's broken right arm may alter the plans for a season the Indians figured...

Mets' Horwitz gets new roles, including team historianNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets are transferring longtime media relations boss Jay Horwitz to a new role as vice president of alumni public relations and team historian.Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon announced Horwitz's job change Wednesday at a...

Indians' Kluber to have X-rays on broken right armCLEVELAND (AP) Indians pitcher Corey Kluber will have an X-ray on Thursday to evaluate his right arm, broke when hit by a line drive on May 1.Kluber has had his arm in a cast since being injured. Cleveland manager Terry...

Associated PressGonzales improves to 5-0, Mariners beat Rangers 14-2By CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) Marco Gonzales became the first pitcher to reach five wins this season and the Seattle Mariners chased Texas' Taylor Hearn in the first inning of his major league debut, beating the Rangers 14-2 Thursday night.Gonzales (5-0)...