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Ex-Senate staffer: Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning has diedBy The Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning, who went on to serve in Congress, has died. He was 85.Bunning's death Friday was confirmed by Jon Deuser, who served as chief of staff when Bunning...

Associated PressCardinals' Schafer aims to be 2-way utility playerBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) On any given spring day, Jordan Schafer double-checks the schedule to confirm whether live batting practice means he needs to bring a bat or heat up his arm.For a St. Louis Cardinals team that values...

The BOSTON and the CHI WHITE SOX will both be gunning for a victory on 9/2/2018 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Boston Red Sox (94-43) at Chicago White Sox (54-82) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 02 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 917 BOSTON 9.5 (165) (165) 9.5 (-110) -175 165 918 CHI WHITE SOX TV: 2:10...

AP Sports Writer7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS leadBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Justin Turner's homer capped a startling and record-setting seven-run rally in the sixth inning as the Dodgers roughed up starter-turned-reliever Patrick Corbin, and Los Angeles beat the Washington Nationals...

AP Sports WritersMLB gives minor leaguers spring per diems; salaries TBDBy JAKE SEINER and JANIE McCAULEYNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguer Logan O'Hoppe got the news from his agent and relayed it immediately to teammate Vito Friscia.Friscia, a 40th-round draft pick, would be getting his spring training...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in JulyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in...

A capsule look at the Reds-Braves playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves beginning Wednesday. All games in Atlanta:---CINCINNATI REDSRecord: 31-29.Playoff Entry: NL wild card.Playoff Seed: No. 7.Manager: David Bell (second season).Projected Rotation: RHP Trevor Bauer (5-4,...

AP Sports WriterOhtani pitches Angels to skid-snapping win over Rays, 5-2By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani left the mound to a standing ovation after his longest, deepest start for the Los Angeles Angels. He doffed his cap with a weary right arm, acknowledging the roars for the...

Junior Guerra, D-backs, agree to $2.65M dealSAN DIEGO (AP) Right-hander Junior Guerra and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $2.65 million.Guerra was 9-5 with a 3.55 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season for Milwaukee, striking out 77 and walking 36 in 83 2/3...

Diamondbacks bringing back the bullpen cartSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back the bullpen cart.The Diamondbacks announced Tuesday that the team will use an OnTrac bullpen cart to transport relief pitchers from both bullpens at Chase Field prior to entering a game.The last known use of...

AP Sports WriterDodgers looking at Urias or Stripling to fill Hill's spotBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that pitcher Rich Hill will be back before the end of the season. But with the left-hander out for at least four weeks, Roberts still needs...

Marlins win at Washington to tighten NL EastWASHINGTON (AP) Miami pitcher Jose Fernandez starred on the mound and at the plate, striking out 11 batters over seven innings and driving in two runs to lead the Marlins to a 5-1 win at Washington, further tightening the closely fought...