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AP Sports WriterMariners acquire Gallardo from Baltimore for Seth SmithBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners landed another option for their pitching rotation on Friday, acquiring right-hander Yovani Gallardo from the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder Seth Smith.Seattle also will receive $2 million from the Orioles, equalizing the 2017 salaries...

The OAKLAND and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (89-57) at Baltimore Orioles (41-104) DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 13 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU RL 957 OAKLAND 9.5 (160) (155) 9.5 (-110) -165 155 958 BALTIMORE TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 155 PREDICTION: BALTIMORE ,...

Former Royals, Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88SOMERSET, N.J. (AP) Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs to within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.Frey died Sunday at his home...

AP Sports WriterFormer Turner Field gets another crack at baseball - sort ofBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Hank Azaria attended a baseball game at Turner Field a few seasons ago.He can't believe what it's become.''I don't even recognize it,'' Azaria said incredulously, glancing out on the former ballpark now...

AP Baseball WriterGreene picked for arm, McKay for bat near top of MLB draftBy MIKE FITZPATRICKSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) Hunter Greene was selected by Cincinnati as a pitcher, while Brendan McKay's bat attracted Tampa Bay.And in a Major League Baseball draft stocked with several two-way talents at the top,...

Brewers finalize deals with Chacin, Gallardo, boost rotationMILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers have boosted their starting rotation depth, finalizing contracts with free agent right-handers Jhoulys Chacin and Yovani Gallardo.Chacin's two-year deal and Gallardo's one-year agreement were announced by Milwaukee on Thursday.Chacin, who turns 30 in January, went 13-10 with...

LEADING OFF: Indians try for 1st place, Sanchez amps AstrosBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CLEVELAND CLOSES INThe Indians can take over the AL Central lead with another win at Target Field. After trailing the Twins by 11+ games on June 3, Cleveland has...

Associated PressCubs back in World Series, goat curse back on forefrontBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) Chuck Logan heard about it from his dad for years. Bill Sianis was born into it. And Lennie Merullo was there the day it happened and lived with it for the rest of his...

Mariners turn unlikely triple play against AstrosSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners turned a triple play against the Houston Astros more likely to be seen in a Little League game than the major leagues.Seattle recorded the three outs on one play in the fourth inning on Thursday.With runners at first...

AP Baseball WriterMLB umpires wear wristbands to protest 'abusive' treatmentBy BEN WALKERMajor League Baseball umpires wore white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting ''abusive player behavior'' after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez.The World Umpires Association announced...

On a roll: MLB to feature ballpark menus at FoodFest in NYNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will feature ballpark menus at FoodFest next month.The first MLB FoodFest will be held at an event space near New York's Bryant Park on April 21-22.Food from all 30 big league...

The Latest: Forsythe at 3rd with Turner at DHHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):5:14 p.m.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Justin Turner would be at third base if Los Angeles had not been...