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AP Sports WriterFlattered by MVP talk, Cubs' Bryant focused on his gameBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Kris Bryant is learning. Adjusting. Patching holes more quickly than major league teams can find his weaknesses.And that's the scary part right now for opponents of the Chicago Cubs. While the MVP talk...

BOSTON (AP) Don Orsillo is out as the Boston Red Sox's television play-by-play voice after this season.Orsillo wasn't offered a new contract with NESN, and will be replaced by Dave O'Brien. Orsillo first broadcast Red Sox games on NESN in 2001 and became the full-time play-by-play man in...

AP Sports WriterBauer's stitched finger better, Indians hope he'll pitchBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Bauer's stitched finger has improved, but the Indians won't be certain of his effectiveness until he pitches.And even that is somewhat up in the air.Bauer sliced open his right pinkie while repairing a drone...

The ST LOUIS and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/20/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (78-72) at Cincinnati Reds (66-85) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 20 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 ST LOUIS 9.5 (145) (175) 9.5 (-110) -185 175 960 CINCINNATI TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN...

Drew Stubbs agrees to minor league deal with TwinsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Drew Stubbs agreed to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, and the outfielder will report to big league spring training.Minnesota announced the deal Wednesday with Stubbs, who was the eighth overall pick in the 2006 amateur...

NEW YORK (AP) A woman charged with shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has pleaded guilty to extortion, perjury and criminal impersonation.Louise Neathway entered a type of guilty plea Wednesday that acknowledges sufficient evidence for conviction but doesn't admit guilt. She was sentenced to five...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left Achilles and left ankle injury, the team says, and could be out much longer.The 33-year-old pitcher was injured while batting in the top of the fifth inning over a...

Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has right foot surgeryOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31.He is expected to wear a walking boot for six weeks and a return date is...

AP Sports WriterA WBC tradition - MLB teams worry about players getting hurtBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Honking horns, pulsing percussion and chanting crowds will transform Marlins Park into a Caribbean-style carnival this week for the World Baseball Classic.To major league teams, it sounds dangerous.WBC games are sure to...

NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Rose is getting back in baseball while he awaits a ruling on his reinstatement request - as a television analyst.The career hits leader, who agreed to a lifetime ban from the sport 26 years ago, has been hired by Fox as a guest studio...

Associated PressSampson needs surgery on injured elbowBy CURTIS CRABTREESEATTLE (AP) Mariners right-hander Adrian Sampson needs surgery on his injured right elbow and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.Sampson was scratched from his scheduled start in Detroit on Thursday while tossing his warmup pitches before the...

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in New York. The Mets won 9-4. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)