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Former National League umpire Dutch Rennert dies at 88ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) Dutch Rennert, a National League umpire from 1973 to 1992 who...

AP Sports WriterOrioles designate Pedro Alvarez for assignmentBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Pedro Alvarez has been designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles, who...

Associated PressKershaw to make minor league rehab startBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled make a minor league...

Phillies send former closer Hector Neris to Triple-APHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies have optioned former closer Hector Neris to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalled...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Carrasco suffers only bruise on scary comebackerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians starter Carlos Carrasco only sustained a bruised elbow when...

AP Sports WriterAstros GM Luhnow given extension through 2023By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have extended the contract of general manager Jeff...

AP Sports WriterIndians activate Alonso, sign Rzepczynski to minors dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have activated starting first baseman Yonder Alonso from...

Seattle activates RHP Juan Nicasio from 10-day disabled listSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Juan Nicasio from the 10-day disabled list...

AP Baseball WriterLike last year's Twins, young Braves ahead of scheduleBy NOAH TRISTEROn the morning of June 18 two years ago, the Atlanta Braves...

LEADING OFF: Astros go for team record-tying 12th win in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:HOT HOUSTONThe Astros...

Associated PressFlaherty, Carpenter help Cardinals shut down Cubs 5-0By DAVID SOLOMONST. LOUIS (AP) John Brebbia pitched in 70 major league games before earning...

Astros win 11th straight and finish 10-0 trip, beat KC 7-4KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros won their 11th...