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LEADING OFF: Verlander backs rolling Astros, mending DodgersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:VERLANDER DAYHouston tries for its 13th...

LEADING OFF: Verlander backs rolling Astros, mending DodgersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on Tuesday:VERLANDER DAYHouston tries for...

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

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...

Associated PressFranco HR, 4 RBIs as Phillies hold off Brewers 10-9By RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Maikel Franco homered and drove in four runs and...