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Cedeno joins Brewers bullpen for NLCS; Dodgers add UriasMILWAUKEE (AP) Reliever Xavier Cedeno is joining the Milwaukee Brewers' 25-man roster for the NL Championship Series, giving the strong bullpen another left-handed arm against the Dodgers' power-packed lineup.The Brewers made room for Cedeno by dropping slick-fielding outfielder Keon Broxton...

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Astros go to Game 7 in ALCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---GAME 7A night after Justin Verlander extended Houston's season, the Astros and Yankees will play Game 7 of their AL Championship Series. It's the first Game 7 for...

Braves OF Markakis goes on IL, possible COVID-19 exposureATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has been placed on the 10-day injured list after potentially being exposed to COVID-19.The Braves announced the move just minutes before the start of their game Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.Markakis initially opted...

White Sox beat Royals 5-3 behind Abreu, GiolitoKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jose Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 Saturday night.Abreu leads the majors with...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets, Vargas agree to $16 million, 2-year dealBy MIKE FITZPATRICKAll-Star pitcher Jason Vargas and the Mets agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract Friday, adding depth to a New York rotation that has been riddled by injuries the past two seasons.The deal is pending a...

Detroit's Schoop leaves game after being hit by pitchDETROIT (AP) Jonathan Schoop left Detroit's game Tuesday night against Milwaukee with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning.After the pitch from Adrian Houser struck Schoop around the wrist, the Detroit second baseman...

AP Sports WriterMLB, USA Baseball promote youth game that picks up paceBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) MLB and USA Baseball are promoting a modified version of youth baseball with fewer innings, batters and pitches to pick up the pace.Hit and Run Baseball is part of the MLB's...

After key throw, Phillies' Miller goes on injured listDETROIT (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have put Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list, less than 24 hours after he made a game-saving throw from left field against Detroit.The Phillies said Wednesday that Miller has a right hip flexor strain....

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals:---Schedule: Game 1, Tuesday, at Kansas City; Game 2, Wednesday, at Kansas City; Game 3, Friday, at New York; Game 4, Saturday, at New York; x-Game 5, Sunday, Nov. 1, at New York; x-Game...

AP Sports WriterPhils setback: Zack Wheeler rips nail putting on his pantsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Undefeated Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler ripped a fingernail putting on his pants, delaying his next start for two days and perhaps longer.Wheeler might lose the nail on the middle finger of his...

The Latest: Scherzer will start World Series opener for NatsHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):4:38 p.m.Max Scherzer will start the World Series opener for the Washington Nationals against the Houston Astros' Gerrit Cole on Tuesday night.Stephen Strasburg will start Game 2 on Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterStanton needs one last surge to match Maris' 61 homersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton asked to sit out a game - not so much because he was tired of playing, but because he was tired of making outs.Swinging a weary bat and stalled for a...