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Doc Edwards, manager of Indians in 1980s, dies at 81SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) Doc Edwards, a major league catcher who went on to manage the Cleveland Indians for three seasons in the 1980s, has died. He was 81.His death in San Angelo was announced by his family through...

Associated PressKid stuff: Mets rout Phillies 8-2 in Little League ClassicBy MIKE CRANSTONWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Amed Rosario had three hits and drove in three runs, and the New York Mets went from cheering on players in the Little League World Series to impressing the youngsters in an 8-2...

LEADING OFF: Gregorius hurt, Stanton in Miami, Felix startsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:AILINGThe Yankees will see how shortstop Didi Gregorius is feeling, a day after he bruised his left heel in a collision while beating out an infield hit. Gregorius was hurt...

Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League ClassicWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year's Little League Classic.The game will be held at Bowman Field on Aug. 18, 2019. The Cubs and Pirates will attend Little League World Series games earlier...

Balanced Reds sweep Giants with 11-4 rompCINCINNATI (AP) Eugenio Suarez hit a two-run homer during Cincinnati's seven-run third inning, and the Reds swept the San Francisco Giants with an 11-4 win on Sunday.Jose Peraza also hit a two-run homer for Cincinnati, which outscored San Francisco 18-5 in the...

Twins place RHP Ervin Santana on DLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Ervin Santana on the 10-day disabled list Sunday and reinstated outfielder Robbie Grossman from the DL.The Twins also recalled right-hander Alan Busenitz from Triple-A Rochester before their 5-4 victory over Detroit. Outfielder Johnny Field was...

White Sox prospect Michael Kopech to make debut on TuesdayCHICAGO (AP) Touted pitching prospect Michael Kopech will make his major league debut with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at home against Minnesota.The White Sox announced the move on Sunday.The 22-year-old Kopech is one of the top...

AP Sports WriterOdor HR sends Rangers past Angels 4-2 to cap soggy weekendBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rougned Odor connected on a go-ahead, three-run homer with rain falling in the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a...

Associated PressCubs RHP Darvish lasts just 1 inning in rehab startBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish lasted just one inning in his rehab start with Class A South Bend on Sunday, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the year.Darvish, who...

Associated PressHapp gets slam help from Bird, Yankees beat Blue Jays 10-2By ADRY TORRESNEW YORK (AP) In a lopsided win, this was not the kind of big hit the New York Yankees hoped to see.Didi Gregorius hurt his left heel in a collision at first base during a...

Associated PressUrena throws 1st complete game, Marlins rout Nationals 12-1By HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) Jose Urena's previous start ended after one very heated pitch.On Sunday, he went the distance.Urena made the most of his borrowed time, pitching a two-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and leading...

Associated PressFrazier homers as Pirates top Cubs 2-1 in 11 inningsBy WES CROSBYPITTSBURGH (AP) Adam Frazier hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series.Josh Harrison grounded out and Adeiny Hechavarria...