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HE'S BACK Mets third baseman David Wright rejoins the team to start a series in Philadelphia. The New York captain has been out of the majors since April 14 because of a back problem, and recently finished up a rehab stint in the minors. Manager Terry Collins says Wright won't...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces Hendricks in Game 2 of NLCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ARMED AND READYDodgers ace Clayton Kershaw starts Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against the Cubs after pitching in all three Division Series wins versus Washington. That...

Some pitchers have trouble finding the plate. Edwin Jackson of the Chicago Cubs had a much bigger problem: He couldn't find the ballpark.Jackson missed his spring training start Tuesday against the A's when he drove to the wrong stadium. Fitting, too - he once walked eight batters in a...

The CINCINNATI and the NY METS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CINCINNATI vs NY METS When: 9/10/2017 1:10 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 CINCINNATI 8 (-180) (-150) 8.5 (-110) 140 -150 NY METS TV: 1:10 PM LINE: -150 PREDICTION: NY METS , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have the NY METS listed as -150...

Cubs' Fowler expected back next week; Ross returnsCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler isn't expected to return from his right hamstring injury until late next week.The Cubs also activated catcher David Ross off the seven-day concussion list, placed reliever Trevor Cahill on the 15-day disabled list...

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox and AL Cy Young runner-up David Price have agreed to terms on a seven-year free-agent deal worth $217 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal - the...

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1,525,000, one-year deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, avoiding arbitration.The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Wilson from the New York Yankees in December. He went 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 74 appearances last season.In four major league seasons with...

Joseph goes to arbitration after record for ABs with no RBIsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Backup catcher Caleb Joseph went to salary arbitration with the Baltimore Orioles after setting major league records for most at-bats and plate appearances in a season with no RBIs.Joseph asked arbitrators Mark Burstein, Steven...

AP Sports WriterRoyals announce their $16M, 2-year deal for Jason HammelBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jason Hammel knows he wouldn't be in Kansas City if tragedy had not struck the Royals organization.The 34-year-old right-hander made that clear right from the start.''I feel like I need to express...

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1,525,000, one-year deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, avoiding arbitration.The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Wilson from the New York Yankees in December. He went 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 74 appearances last season.In four major league seasons with...

MIAMI (AP) Red Sox outfielder Hanley Ramirez will be examined by a doctor Thursday when the team returns to Boston to determine whether further tests are needed on his sore left foot. Ramirez was not available Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. It was the fourth consecutive game he had missed...

AP Sports WriterMontero's PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Miguel Montero delivered one memorable swing, Javier Baez stole home with a daring dash down the line and Jon Lester turned in another steady performance.Business as usual this year for the Chicago...