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Indians bolster bullpen with All-Star Hand, CimberCLEVELAND (AP) The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians have bolstered their bullpen with the acquisition of lefty All-Star closer Brad Hand and reliever Adam Cimber from the San Diego Padres in exchange for catching prospect Francisco Mejia.The trade was announced Thursday morning.Hand is...

AP Sports WriterAt the break, Mariners in position to end playoff droughtBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) At some point it's going to end. The feeling of imminent failure among some Seattle fans is going to manifest on the field and this unexpected season is going to start crumbling until...

Associated PressTed Williams' Mexican-American heritage explored in PBS filmBy RUSSELL CONTRERASALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout the 1940s and 1950s in competition with...

AP Sports WriterHeyward helps Cubs beat Cardinals 9-6 in return from breakBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs, Ian Happ belted a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Thursday night in baseball's first game after the...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox, Yankees heading for compelling AL East finishBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Mookie Betts and the major league-leading Red Sox are on pace for 100-plus wins. Same for Aaron Judge and the Yankees, and the World Series champion Astros, too.The Orioles, White Sox and Royals are...

AP Sports WriterIndians bolster bullpen with All-Star Hand, rookie CimberBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With an eye on October and beyond, the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians scooped up All-Star closer Brad Hand and fellow reliever Adam Cimber from the rebuilding San Diego Padres in exchange for switch-hitting catching...

AP Sports WriterIndians bolster bullpen with All-Star Hand, rookie CimberBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With an eye on October and beyond, the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians scooped up All-Star closer Brad Hand and fellow reliever Adam Cimber from the rebuilding San Diego Padres in exchange for switch-hitting catching...

Yankees activate Gary Sanchez, send Higashioka to Triple-ANEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees have activated catcher Gary Sanchez from the disabled list and sent backstop Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Sanchez has been out since June 25 with a strained right groin. He'll return as expected when New...

Associated PressTed Williams' Mexican-American heritage explored in PBS filmBy RUSSELL CONTRERASALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout the 1940s and 1950s in competition with...

AP Sports WriterRockies roll into 2nd half behind Story and solid pitchingBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies are finding their stride behind a shortstop who's cutting down on his strikeouts, a converted first baseman who's rediscovering his swing and a rotation that's turning in quality start after...

AP Sports WriterRed hot Red Sox confident they won't cool off in 2nd halfBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox had the second-best start in franchise history, and still they are struggling to shake the New York Yankees in the AL East.So manager Alex Cora doesn't have...

Associated PressTed Williams' Mexican-American heritage explored in PBS filmBy RUSSELL CONTRERASALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout the 1940s and 1950s in competition with...