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Associated PressBetts homers 3 times as Red Sox beat Royals 5-4By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Mookie Betts belted three solo homers and J.D. Martinez...

AP Sports WriterFernando Romero wins MLB debut for Twins, 4-0 over Blue JaysBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Fernando Romero kept Toronto scoreless while pitching...

Associated PressEncarnacion, Kluber lead Indians past Rangers 12-4By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Edwin Encarnacion homered three times and drove in six runs, helping Corey...

Giants RHP Johnny Cueto may meet with Dr. Andrews over elbowSAN FRANCISCO (AP) San Francisco right-hander Johnny Cueto may meet with specialist Dr....

Mariners, Athletics to play next season's opener in JapanNEW YORK (AP) The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will play an opening two-game series...

Braves call up another top prospect; Soroka to debut vs MetsNEW YORK (AP) The Atlanta Braves just keep getting younger.The Braves called up...

Braves call up another top prospect, RHP Mike SorokaNEW YORK (AP) The Atlanta Braves have called up another of their top prospects, pitcher...

Associated PressSmoak, Martin homer as Blue Jays hold on to beat Twins 7-5By BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Even with Josh Donaldson missing 16 games...

Associated PressWhat a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over KCBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox slammed their way...

Associated PressIndians rally for 7-5 win over RangersBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Jeff Beliveau's first major league save came four years ago while pitching...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces D-backs; Verlander vs YankeesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---GOT YOUR NUMBERDodgers ace Clayton...

AP Baseball WriterWhiff of offense: Strikeouts top hits in month for 1st timeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Strikeouts exceeded hits during a full...