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AP Sports WriterDozier, Twins power their way past Royals 8-5By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) If this is Brian Dozier's last month with the Minnesota Twins, it's off to a strong start.Whether he is helping boost the Twins back into the division race or merely increasing his trade value, Dozier...

AP Sports WriterBaby Braves looking to shake out of midseason swoonBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) As well as things have gone for the Atlanta Braves in the season's first half, lately there are troubling signs that something is not right.Or maybe a lot of things are not right.The Braves...

Marlins suspend business relationship with Papa John'sMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins have suspended their business relationship with Papa John's after the company's chairman of the board apologized for using a racial slur and resigned.In a statement Thursday, the Marlins said ''derogatory and insensitive comments'' by John Schnatter weren't...

Red Sox 3B Devers goes on DL with shoulder inflammationBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have placed third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation.The move was retroactive to Wednesday night.Infielder Tzu-Wei Lin was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace him on the...

LEADING OFF: Severino vs Kluber; Red Sox go for 10th in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:PAIR OF ACESTwo of the top pitchers in the American League square off when the New York Yankees begin a series in Cleveland. Two-time Cy Young Award...

Astros send reliever Ken Giles to Triple-AHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have optioned reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno, a night after he appeared to curse at manager A.J. Hinch when he lifted him from the game.The Astros were up by four to start the ninth inning against...

Twins send struggling reliever Reed to DL with tight tricepsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed reliever Addison Reed on the 10-day disabled list with tightness in his triceps.The move was made before Wednesday's game against Kansas City, the first trip to the disabled list in Reed's...

Associated PressRed Sox beat Rangers 8-4 for 8th straight winBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) ?? Andrew Benintendi bolstered his All-Star credentials, then happily left it up to the fans to decide.Benintendi hit two doubles and drove in two runs in his final game before fan votes are tallied, and the...

LEADING OFF: Bryant returns to Cubs, Indians seek reliefBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:BRYANT BACK WITH CUBBIESKris Bryant flew to the Bay Area on Tuesday night and is hoping to play in the Cubs' series finale against the Giants. Bryant has been...

AP Baseball WriterCubs capitalize, bounce back from tough loss to beat GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jose Quintana told Kyle Hendricks he would do all he could to follow him with another strong start by the Cubs rotation.This is exactly what manager Joe Maddon hoped to see: the...

Associated PressAngels overcome injury to Richards, beat Mariners 9-3By JILL PAINTER LOPEZANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Kole Calhoun and Andrelton Simmons each had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Tuesday night.The Angels got 15 hits and overcame an injury...

AP Sports WriterAstros beat A's 6-5 on bizarre play in 11th inningBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Alex Bregman homered twice and his tapper just in front of the plate in the 11th inning led to a bizarre play that ended the game, as catcher Jonathan Lucroy's throwing error handed...