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Associated PressYankees-Tigers doubleheader postponed; now set for June 4By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) ??? Both games of Sunday's doubleheader between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers have been postponed because of rain.The games will be made up in a split doubleheader on June 4. The Tigers were scheduled to...

Robinson's daughter says MLB players reluctant to speak outNEW YORK (AP) Jackie Robinson's daughter thinks black baseball players are more reluctant to speak publicly about racial issues than their NFL and NBA colleagues because they constitute a lower percentage of rosters.She spoke at Citi Field on Sunday to...

Robinson's daughter says MLB players reluctant to speak outNEW YORK (AP) Jackie Robinson's daughter thinks black baseball players are more reluctant to speak publicly about racial issues than their NFL and NBA colleagues because they constitute a lower percentage of rosters.She spoke at Citi Field on Sunday to...

AP Sports WriterRenfroe's 2-run homer lifts Padres to 5-4 win over GiantsBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Rookie reliever Adam Cimber was in the weight room after throwing two scoreless innings when All-Star closer Brad Hand struck out the side in the ninth to save the San Diego Padres'...

LEADING OFF: Ohtani starts, wintry weather, Reds skidBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:OHTANI UPShohei Ohtani makes his third major league start on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels, who have won seven in a row. The two-way sensation from Japan pitches...

Pirates' Josh Harrison leaves game after being hit by pitchMIAMI (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison will undergo further evaluation Monday after leaving the game at Miami when he was hit on the left hand by a 96-mph fastball from Jose Urena.Harrison walked slowly to first base...

AP Baseball WriterFlores, Syndergaard help Mets top Brewers 3-2 for 12-2 startBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Wilmer Flores hit a game-winning home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday to improve the...

Associated PressYankees-Tigers doubleheader postponed; now set for June 4By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Both games of Sunday's doubleheader between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers have been postponed because of rain.The games will be made up in a split doubleheader on June 4. The Tigers were scheduled to...

Associated PressRed Sox off to best start in 118-year history; beat O's 10-3By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Red Sox rookie manager Alex Cora cracked a smile when asked how he felt when he learned it was the best start in team history.''I just heard it for the first time,''...

DH Nelson Cruz activated from disabled list by MarinersSEATTLE (AP) Slugger Nelson Cruz has been activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Seattle Mariners after being out since the opening weekend of the season due to an ankle injury.Seattle put its power hitting designated hitter back in...

A's place RHP Liam Hendriks on DL, activate RHP Ryan DullSEATTLE (AP) The Oakland Athletics have placed right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks on the 10-day disabled list due to a right groin strain.The A's were able to make a quick swap of relievers on Saturday, activating Ryan Dull from...

RF Betts leaves with bruised left foot; X-rays negativeBOSTON (AP) Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts has left Saturday's game against Baltimore with a bruised left foot a couple of innings after he collided with Orioles catcher Chance Sisco on a close play.The team announced that X-rays were...