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Brewers acquire righty Thompson from PhilliesCHICAGO (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired once-promising pitching prospect Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.The 24-year-old right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances since debuting with...

Former Cubs general manager Saltwell diesCHICAGO (AP) Eldred “Salty” Saltwell, who worked in a variety of roles including general manager and vice president over 30 years with the Chicago Cubs, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 96.The Cubs said his death Sunday was not related to...

Marlins rally in ninth inning to defeat Diamondbacks 3-2MIAMI (AP) Harold Ramirez came up with a clutch moment to help the Miami Marlins cap a ninth-inning comeback victory.The 24-year-old rookie hit a game-winning sacrifice fly off reliever Yoshihisa Hirano to finish a two-run rally and lift the Marlins...

AP Sports WriterAngels opt out of stadium lease, look at 'all our options'By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have opted out of their Angel Stadium lease with the city of Anaheim.The Angels informed the city of their decision Tuesday.The decision means the team and the...

Brewers' Christian Yelich scratched due to back spasmsMILWAUKEE (AP) NL MVP Christian Yelich was scratched from Milwaukee's lineup against Cincinnati on Tuesday night because of back spasms.Yelich leads the major leagues with 19 home runs and is batting .325 with 41 RBIs in 44 games, including 42 starts.He...

Dodgers RF Puig runs into wall, leaves gameSAN FRANCISO (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig has crashed into a wall chasing a foul ball and was taken out of the first game of a doubleheader with the San Francisco Giants.Puig made a running one-handed catch and...

Associated PressBlue Jays pitcher says team is looking for major league parkBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays' front office is working to find a major league ballpark for the team to use this year after Canada's government barred Toronto from playing in its home stadium amid the...

Associated PressSanchez homers, Sabathia stays solid, Yanks win 9th straightBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Big bats have powered the New York Yankees during their longest winning streak since 2012. Their starting pitchers have been holding up their end of the bargain, too.With New York's sluggers mostly held in...

LEADING OFF: Syndergaard and Ramos? Brewers roll, Yanks hurtBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:OH, NOAH!Noah Syndergaard is set to pitch - ''likely'' to Wilson Ramos, manager Mickey Callaway says - when the playoff-contending Mets open a weekend series at home against Clayton Kershaw...

LEADING OFF: Springer HR streak, Price not right vs YankeesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:SPRINGTIMEAstros leadoff man George Springer has a chance to tie the postseason record for most consecutive games with a home run. Springer connected for the fifth game in a...

LEADING OFF: Indians head to NYC for a week, Arrieta's callBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BIG APPLE TESTJose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor and the Indians own the majors' best record since early June, going 43-19 while whittling away an 11 1/2-game deficit in the...

AP Sports WriterAhmed, D-backs agree to $32.5 million, 4-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $32.5 million, four-year deal with two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed.The 29-year-old Ahmed avoids his final year of salary arbitration with the deal, which keeps him with the...