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AP Sports WriterBrewers RHP Jimmy Nelson unlikely to return this seasonBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers are casting doubt on Jimmy Nelson's chances of returning this season.Nelson had shoulder surgery in September after he got hurt diving back to first after rounding the base on a single....

AP Sports WriterArenado's 30th HR helps Rockies over Verlander, Astros 5-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Nolan Arenado hated his first career appearance at designated hitter Tuesday night.However, the Colorado slugger couldn't be mad at his results at the plate.Arenado and Trevor Story each went deep, German Marquez pitched well...

Mariners place ace James Paxton on DL with forearm bruiseOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Seattle Mariners have placed ace James Paxton on the disabled list with a forearm bruise, one day after the left-hander was struck by a line drive.Paxton was facing the third batter in the first inning...

Angels mourn death of P Aaron Cox, Trout's brother-in-lawANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Aaron Cox, a former Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect and the brother-in-law of Mike Trout, has died. He was 24.The Angels disclosed no further details Wednesday in a statement issued on behalf of Trout and his wife,...

Angels mourn death of P Aaron Cox, Trout's brother-in-lawANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Aaron Cox, a former Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect and the brother-in-law of Mike Trout, has died. He was 24.The Angels disclosed no further details Wednesday in a statement issued on behalf of Trout and his wife,...

Puig takes swing at Hundley, both ejected as benches clearLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig took a swing at San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley and both players were ejected during a benches-clearing scrap in the seventh inning Tuesday night.Puig swatted his bat in frustration...

LEADING OFF: Acuna's instant pop, Astros skid, Paxton struckBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:ACUNA AGAIN!Atlanta rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has homered five games in a row - at 20, he's the youngest major leaguer to do that. He's also hit leadoff home runs...

Associated PressGant homers, pitches Cardinals to 6-4 win over NationalsBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Even John Gant cracked a smile.Gant homered for his first major league hit and pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Tuesday night...

Associated PressMariners' Cano returns from drug suspension, now playing 1BBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Robinson Cano is back in the major leagues with the Seattle Mariners after serving an 80-game drug suspension.The eight-time All-Star has a new position - first base, for the first time - and a...

AP Sports WriterDouble duty: Braves' Acuna rips 2 leadoff HRs in 1 dayBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Ronald Acuna Jr. is only 20 years old, so he never gives much thought to his still-fledgling place in baseball history.There'll be plenty of time for that.So, it wasn't until Acuna got...

Brewers acquire righty Thompson from PhilliesCHICAGO (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired once-promising pitching prospect Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.The 24-year-old right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances since debuting with...

Associated PressIndians place Trevor Bauer on DL with stress fractureBy JEFF WALLNERCINCINNATI (AP) The Cleveland Indians lost one of their best pitchers Tuesday when they placed right-hander Trevor Bauer on the 10-day disabled list with a small stress fracture in his right leg.Cleveland is in complete control in...