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AP Sports WritersMLB gives minor leaguers spring per diems; salaries TBDBy JAKE SEINER and JANIE McCAULEYNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguer Logan O'Hoppe got the news from his agent and relayed it immediately to teammate Vito Friscia.Friscia, a 40th-round draft pick, would be getting his spring training...

Associated PressBetts, Sale lead Red Sox 4-2 over Rays as Adames debutsBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Chris Sale has high praise for Boston teammate Mookie Betts, and with good reason.Betts hit his major league-leading 16th homer, Sale struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings and the Red...

AP Sports WriterMLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child is hitBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized.The girl was hit...

The TORONTO and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (68-79) at Minnesota Twins (77-69) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU RL 925 TORONTO 9.5 (100) (100) 9.5 (-110) -110 100 926 MINNESOTA TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), FSN North (Minnesota) PITCHING...

Associated PressYankees turn to Sabathia with AL East title still in playBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) The Yankees made a late switch on Saturday, tabbing veteran left-hander CC Sabathia to start their game against the Blue Jays in place of fellow lefty Jaime Garcia.New York entered the day...

LEADING OFF: Astros headed home; Red Sox-Yanks; O's fly highBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---CLOSE TO HOMEJose Altuve and the Astros wrap up a three-game series against Texas that was moved to the Tampa Bay Rays' home ballpark in Florida because of...

Harper back in lineup as Phillies DH after back stiffnessWASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was the designated hitter for Monday's game against Washington, a day after leaving a game with lower back stiffness.Harper exited Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue after he struck out with...

The HOUSTON and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Houston Astros (88-53) at Boston Red Sox (97-45) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 08 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 HOUSTON 9 (-110) (-105) 9 (-110) -105 -105 916 BOSTON TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -105 PREDICTION: BOSTON , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently...

CHICAGO (AP) The World Series champion Chicago Cubs have agreed to three-year contract extensions through 2019 with television play-by-pay announcer Len Kasper and analyst Jim Deshaies. Kasper and Deshaies have been working together the past four seasons. The 45-year-old Kasper was hired in 2005 and is entering his 13th season calling...

The COLORADO and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 5/22/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. COLORADO vs PITTSBURGH GAME: Colorado Rockies (21-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (24-21) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 22 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 COLORADO 8.5 (105) (110) 8.5 (-110) -120 110 956 PITTSBURGH TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain...

Associated PressAstros 1B Gurriel might not need to start on disabled listBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) No matter what, Yuli Gurriel will not be with the Houston Astros on opening day. But the first baseman might not be on the disabled list, either.After several days of...

LEADING OFF: Cubs, Nationals settle NLDS in Game 5By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:---GOING THE DISTANCEIt's a win-or-go-home Game 5 in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. Kyle Hendricks pitches for the World Series champion Cubs after...