MLB

AP Sports WriterShields gets 1st W since opener, White Sox beat Indians 5-1By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox had the fog machine and strobe lights going after their latest victory. Considering how little they have had to celebrate this season, they're not going to let the...

LEADING OFF: Cabrera done; Mets & deGrom try for rare winBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CABRERA DONEMiguel Cabrera's season is over, leaving Detroit without its biggest star during a season when there wasn't much else for Tigers fans to latch onto. Cabrera ruptured...

AP Sports WriterDodgers batter Colon for 8 runs in 12-5 win over RangersBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Joc Pederson, Max Muncy and Yasiel Puig homered off ageless wonder Bartolo Colon, and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke loose for seven runs in the fourth inning to rout the last-place...

Murphy activated by Nationals, set to make season debutNEW YORK (AP) Second baseman Daniel Murphy has been activated by the Washington Nationals before Tuesday's series opener at the New York Yankees and is set to make his season debut, batting fifth as the designated hitter.The 33-year-old, an All-Star...

Twins bringing back veteran Matt Belisle for bullpen helpDETROIT (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Matt Belisle, bringing back the popular veteran after a stint with Cleveland.The Twins made the move Tuesday before their game at Detroit and designated utility infielder Gregorio Petit for release or...

Alderson: Mets running out of time to turn around seasonNEW YORK (AP) Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says his players are running out of time to turn around their season, and he takes the responsibility as the person in charge of assembling the roster.New York started 11-1 but...

Murphy activated by Nationals and could make season debutNEW YORK (AP) Second baseman Daniel Murphy has been activated by the Washington Nationals before Tuesday's series opener at the New York Yankees and could make his season debut.The 33-year-old, an All-Star in the three of the previous four seasons,...

Twins bringing back veteran Matt Belisle for bullpen helpDETROIT (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Matt Belisle, bringing back the popular veteran after a stint with Cleveland.The Twins made the move Tuesday before their game at Detroit and designated utility infielder Gregorio Petit for release or...

Eddie Vedder's vinyl single to be released with Cubs ticketsCHICAGO (AP) Eddie Vedder's support of the Chicago Cubs remains strong.The Pearl Jam frontman's new 7-inch vinyl single will be given out to those who buy tickets to the July 6 Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field.Pressed on blue and...

Associated PressBumgarner shaky, ejected in Giants' 7-5 loss to MarlinsBy CHRISTOPHER STOCKMIAMI (AP) At times, Madison Bumgarner looked like himself.Other times he looked like someone still trying to find his way returning from an injury.Unfortunately for the Giants, the latter was more prevalent.Bumgarner blew a sixth inning lead...

LEADING OFF: Harper, Nats visit Yankees; Colon seeks recordBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CLASH OF THE TITANSBryce Harper and the Washington Nationals visit Yankee Stadium for the opener of a two-game interleague series between World Series contenders. With the Nationals playing the first...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks score on late wild pitches to beat Pirates 9-5By JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Arizona scored two runs on wild pitches in the eighth inning, Jake Lamb hit a tying three-run homer in the seventh and the Diamondbacks took advantage of a hit by pitch to rally...