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AP Sports WriterCole fans 12 as Astros down Cubs 6-5By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Less than two weeks ago Jack Mayfield flew to Boston because the Houston Astros told him he was going to make his long-awaited major league debut after seven seasons in the minors.When he arrived, they...

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...

AP Sports WriterPadres rookie Jake Cronenworth making big impressionBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) It didn't take Jake Cronenworth long to start making an impression in the big leagues.The rookie with the San Diego Padres doubled in his first big league at-bat, hit his first homer in his sixth game...

Fernando Abad given 80-game drug suspensionNEW YORK (AP) Pitcher Fernando Abad, an eight-year major league veteran who ended last season with Boston, has been suspended 80 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for the steroid Stanozolol.The suspension of the 32-year-old left-hander was announced...

AP Sports WriterSabathia's shoulder healing, could be on Yanks' ALCS rosterBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia could be on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Championship Series after missing the previous round with an achy left shoulder.The left-hander sat out New York's three-game sweep of...

Mariners sign RHP Hisashi Iwakuma to minor-league dealSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training.The deal announced Monday keeps Iwakuma with the only organization he has pitched for in the majors.Iwakuma, 36, managed just six...

Associated PressAgainst backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by TrumpBy JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Boston Red Sox - well, some of them - at the White House on Thursday, but made no mention of the controversy that shadowed the visit.The team's...

Astros, Dodgers keep same batting orders for Series' Game 4HOUSTON (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are staying with the same batting orders for Game 4 of the World Series.Center fielder Chris Taylor leads off Saturday night for the Dodgers, followed by shortstop Corey Seager, third...

AP Sports WriterRussell getting "conditional second chance" with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell's future with the Chicago Cubs is a tentative proposition.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein says Russell is getting a ''conditional second chance'' with the Cubs after he was suspended for 40 games last October...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks' Leake becomes first player to opt out in 2020By JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake has become the first known player to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.''During this global pandemic, Mike and his family had many...

Nationals recall RHP Ross to make start against MarinersWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have brought up pitcher Joe Ross from the minors to start against the Seattle Mariners.The Nationals made the move to have Ross start Tuesday night.Ross is 1-0 with a 7.47 ERA over three previous starts...

Associated PressFont, Rays relievers come through in 3-1 win over YankeesBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) Wilmer Font held the high-scoring Yankees in check in the latest Tampa Bay game ''started'' by a reliever, and the Rays held off New York 3-1 Sunday to avoid a sweep.Matt Duffy drove...