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Associated PressRays owner says shared season with Montreal is best optionBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The principal owner of the Rays says it's unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with Montreal is the best option.Stu Sternberg...

Too soon? Fans find Red Sox division title banner in streetSOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) The Boston Red Sox have not clinched this year's American League East division championship, but a banner marking the accomplishment has already been accidentally unveiled.Boson-area friends Louie Iacuzzi, James Amaral and Randy Baldasarri say they...

Man hospitalized after fight outside Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES (AP) A 47-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck during an argument that turned violent outside Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles police said.The victim was punched once by another man and fell to the ground in a parking...

Padres extend manager Andy Green three yearsLOS ANGELES (AP) The San Diego Padres committed to their rebuilding program under Andy Green, giving their manager a three-year extension Sunday through 2021.''I can't hide my happiness,'' Green said. ''I'm thrilled and excited to be able to staying here to lead...

Matt Keough, former A's pitcher and executive, dies at 64OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Matt Keough, the former Oakland Athletics pitcher and special assistant, has died. He was 64.The Athletics announced the death Saturday night without providing details.''Matt was a great baseball man and a proud Oakland A,'' Billy Beane,...

AP Sports WriterSchwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with MartinezBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs - Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach.''He goes, `Whenever I...

AP Baseball WriterMLB delays opening day by at least 2 weeks because of virusBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball delayed the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.Opening day...

AP Baseball WriterMcGwire, Strasburg among future stars who played in OlympicsBy NOAH TRISTERBaseball is returning to the Olympics in 2020. The question now is who will be playing.With the Summer Games falling in the middle of the major league season, the sport has never been able to produce the...

AP Sports WriterStreak breaker: Braves win first playoff series since 2001By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Picture this: The Atlanta Braves winning a playoff series for the first time in nearly a generation.That's certainly worth a few fake selfies.''I'm overcome with joy,'' said slugging outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who was...

LA's Pederson, Utley start in place of Hernandez, ForsytheLOS ANGELES (AP) Left fielder Joc Pederson and second baseman Chase Utley get the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series in place of Enrique Hernandez and Logan Forsythe, and shortstop Corey Seager moves...

The PITTSBURGH and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (66-69) at Atlanta Braves (74-60) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 01 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 957 PITTSBURGH 8 (-160) (-155) 8 (-110) 145 -155 958 ATLANTA TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -155 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have...

Chase Utley appears headed back to Los Angeles DodgersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Chase Utley appears headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The free-agent infielder's gloves and cleats were in the Dodgers clubhouse on Tuesday and mail addressed to him was in a dressing stall.''We're hopeful,'' manager Dave Roberts said....