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AP Baseball WriterHarper, Nationals have hole to dig out ofBy NOAH TRISTERBryce Harper had a chance to shine in front of his home fans during the All-Star break, and he took advantage by winning the Home Run Derby .Then it was back to reality for Harper and the Washington...

LEADING OFF: Severino eyes No. 15, Utley back in PhillyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:LOOKING FOR No. 15Yankees ace Luis Severino (14-2, 2.31 ERA) tries goes for his major league-leading 15th win in the opener of a series at Tampa Bay. Severino is...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' Brian Anderson emerges among MLB's top rookiesBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The rebuilding Miami Marlins may have found their third baseman of the future. Or their right fielder.It's the same player: Brian Anderson, who has blossomed into a contender for NL rookie of the year in...

Royals obtain Goodwin in trade with NationalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Outfielder Brian Goodwin has been acquired by the Kansas City Royals from the Washington Nationals for minor league pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan.The 27-year-old Goodwin hit .200 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 48 games for the Nationals this...

AP Baseball WriterSyndergaard to DL again due to hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) In the latest bizarre medical development for the baffling New York Mets, ace pitcher Noah Syndergaard is headed back to the disabled list after contracting hand-foot-and-mouth disease.The team figures it's likely Syndergaard caught the...

Doolittle's foot sore in setback, no timetable for returnWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals All-Star closer Sean Doolittle experienced soreness in his left foot when throwing off a mound and does not have a timetable for his return.Doolittle has not pitched in a game since July 6 due to toe inflammation....

AP Baseball WriterSyndergaard to DL again due to hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) In the latest bizarre medical development for the baffling New York Mets, ace pitcher Noah Syndergaard is headed back to the disabled list after contracting hand-foot-and-mouth disease.The team figures it's likely Syndergaard caught the...

LEADING OFF: Carpenter's HR binge, deGrom vs Yanks at nightBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:POWER SURGEMatt Carpenter tries to homer in his seventh straight game when the Cardinals complete a five-game series against the rival Cubs at Wrigley Field. The teams split a...

AP Baseball WriterSyndergaard to DL again due to hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) In the latest bizarre medical development for the baffling New York Mets, ace pitcher Noah Syndergaard is headed back to the disabled list after contracting hand-foot-and-mouth disease.The team figures it's likely Syndergaard caught the...

Associated PressLucroy's hit in 11th inning sends A's past Giants 4-3By MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) On a day when they made a trade to strengthen the back of their bullpen, the Oakland Athletics overcame their All-Star closer's fourth blown save and kept their late-inning magic going.In front of...

AP Sports WriterDylan Covey tosses gem as White Sox beat Mariners 5-0By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The past month on the mound for Chicago's Dylan Covey was mostly forgettable. Lots of hits. Lots of runs allowed. Very little success.All of which made his performance on Saturday night stunning, allowing...

LEADING OFF: Carpenter's HR binge, deGrom vs Yanks at nightBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:POWER SURGEMatt Carpenter tries to homer in his seventh straight game when the Cardinals complete a five-game series against the rival Cubs at Wrigley Field. The teams split a...