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LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 holeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ACE IN THE HOLEAfter dropping the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Astros are confident they can rebound in Game 2 - with good reason. Justin Verlander...

Tampa Bay Rays hire Matt Quatraro as 3rd base coachST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Matt Quatraro is the new third base coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the addition to manager Kevin Cash's staff on Tuesday.Quatraro takes over the job held the past three seasons by Charlie...

AP Sports WriterBook excerpt: The 1919 World Series: The Fix Was OnBy HAL BOCKEach October, the baseball season concludes with the sport's most prestigious event - the World Series. There was one Series, however, that is etched in history, not for the glory of the game but for a...

The Latest: Astros first baseman Gurriel's hairstyle a hitLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers (all times local):3:40 p.m.Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has one of the most unique hairstyles in all of sports.Of course,...

The Latest: World Series is heating up - to 104 degreesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers (all times local):2:45 p.m.The temperature is 104 degrees as the Dodgers take batting practice ahead of Game 1...

AP Sports WriterDodgers add Seager, McCarthy, drop Granderson, FarmerBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy were added to the active roster for the World Series on Tuesday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dropped outfielder Curtis Granderson and backup catcher Kyle Farmer.Seager injured...

Seager starts at shortstop for Dodgers in Series openerLOS ANGELES (AP) Back on the active roster, Corey Seager was in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the Houston Astros.Seager missed the NL Championship Series with a back injury,...

Dodgers add Seager, McCarthy, drop Granderson, FarmerLOS ANGELES (AP) Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy were added to the active roster for the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dropped outfielder Curtis Granderson and backup catcher Kyle Farmer.Seager injured his back while sliding in Game...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series Grillz: Rapper offers free grillz to AstrosBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros will soon have the most sparkling smiles in baseball.Grammy-nominated Houston rapper Paul Wall has offered free grillz - precious metal covers worn over teeth - to every member of the team...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series Grillz: Rapper offers free grillz to AstrosBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros will soon have the most sparkling smiles in baseball.Grammy-nominated Houston rapper Paul Wall has offered free grillz - precious metal covers worn over teeth - to every member of the team...

Dodgers add Seager, McCarthy, drop Granderson, FarmerLOS ANGELES (AP) Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy were added to the active roster for the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dropped outfielder Curtis Granderson and backup catcher Kyle Farmer.Seager injured his back while sliding in Game...

AP Sports WriterFor love of the game: Puig's infectious joy powers DodgersBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Wagging his tongue, licking his bat and calling his shot, Yasiel Puig has powered the Dodgers' run to their first World Series appearance in 29 years.Heck, the 26-year-old Cuban has even assigned...