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Associated PressGreat leap forward: from Williamsport to major leaguesBy TOMMY BUTLERSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Some talented, young baseball players have competed at the...

Goldschmidt homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 9-4SAN DIEGO (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks are making themselves right at home at Petco Park.Paul Goldschmidt hit a...

LEADING OFF: Urena, Puig appeal bans, deGrom up, Colon partyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:JUST A MINUTERecently suspended...

Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotationPITTSBURGH (AP) Left-hander Mike Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by...

Indians' Bauer out 4 to 6 weeks with leg fractureCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, one of the leading candidates for the...

The Latest: PawSox planning move to MassachusettsWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) The Latest on a plan to move the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island...

LEADING OFF: Springer back for Astros vs A's; Puig suspendedBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:HOW THE WEST IS...

Associated PressLester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over PiratesBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jon Lester wasn't overly excited about winning for...

Correction: Mets-Phillies storyPHILADELPHIA (AP) In a story Aug. 17 about the first game of a doubleheader between the New York Mets and Philadelphia...

Lower leg injury sends Reds' Votto to DL; Barnhart at 1BCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day...

Marlins' Urena appeals penalty for hitting Acuna, can playWASHINGTON (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena is appealing his six-game suspension for intentionally hitting...

Rangers CF DeShields to DL with fracture in middle fingerARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the...