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AP Sports WriterLong 3-run blast by Chirinos lifts Astros over Indians 4-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's Robinson Chirinos wasn't pleased when the Cleveland Indians intentionally walked Josh Reddick to bring him to the plate with two on and two out in the seventh inning Sunday night.He took his...

Associated PressPa. won't allow Blue Jays to play at Pittsburgh's PNC ParkBy ROB GILLIES, MARC LEVY and WILL GRAVESTORONTO (AP) The state of Pennsylvania won't allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh amid the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced Wednesday, becoming the latest...

LEADING OFF: Clevinger makes home debut versus PadresBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CLEVINGER'S NEW DIGSMike Clevinger (1-2, 3.14) will make his home debut for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. He was obtained in a...

AP Sports WriterAll-Star Lindor cherishing return to Indians after injuriesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Francisco Lindor missed all the little moments. The big ones, too.''Every pitch. Every out. Every celebration after every win,'' the Indians All-Star shortstop said. ''It was everything equally.''Sidelined for the season's first 18 games, Lindor...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers try to clinch NL West, Verlander rollsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---DODGER STADIUM DELIGHTLos Angeles can clinch its fifth straight NL West title with either a win at Dodger Stadium over San Francisco or a loss by second-place Arizona...

Associated PressQuintana, Rizzo lead Cubs past Pirates 7-1 at LLWSBy ANDY ELDERWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Jose Quintana, Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs put on quite a show.The grinning Little Leaguers soaked in every moment.Quintana pitched seven crisp innings, Rizzo hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat...

Stanton still out, Hicks moved up to 3rd in Yanks' orderNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton remained out of the New York Yankees lineup for the third straight game and Aaron Hicks was moved up to third in the batting order for Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...

LEADING OFF: Cardinals-Pirates meet in Little League ClassicBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---LITTLE BIG LEAGUEA day after they played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the St. Louis Cardinals and Pirates will fly about 200 miles to central Pennsylvania for the Little League...

Brewers' Burnes goes on IL with strained left obliqueST. LOUIS (AP) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes was placed on the injured list Friday with a strained left oblique, likely ending the right-hander's breakthrough season.Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that if Milwaukee advances to the playoffs, Burnes would be...

The BOSTON and the CHI WHITE SOX will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Boston Red Sox (93-43) at Chicago White Sox (54-81) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 01 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 969 BOSTON 8.5 (135) (140) 8.5 (-110) -150 140 970 CHI WHITE SOX TV: 7:10...

AP Sports WriterAP source: McCann agrees to 1-year contract with White SoxBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox answered one of their offseason questions on Friday, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with catcher James McCann.The White Sox had an opening at the position after trading...

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...