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AP Sports WriterRays take step forward, but still miss playoffsBy FRED GOODALLST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays say they believe they're headed in the right direction, despite finishing with a losing record and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.The club's 80-82 finish in its...

AP Baseball WriterRebuilding begins in earnest for 98-loss TigersBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The bottom finally fell out for the Detroit Tigers this season.After years of spending lavishly and chasing a World Series title, the Tigers are now firmly in a rebuilding mode after finishing tied for the worst...

AP Sports WriterBraves general manager, scout chief resign amid MLB probeBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) John Coppolella was forced to resign as Braves general manager Monday after an investigation by Major League Baseball revealed serious rules violations in the international player market.Gordon Blakeley, a special assistant to the GM...

Associated PressCardinals: Cupboard isn't bare after missing playoffs againBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) Despite another winning record in St. Louis, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina summed up his feelings about the season simply.''No matter what happens, if you don't make the (playoffs) it's not a good year,'' said Molina,...

AP Sports WriterDerek Jeter's group closes on purchase of Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Derek Jeter's group closed on its purchase of the Miami Marlins on Monday, and he and new controlling owner Bruce Sherman will speak publicly for the first time about the deal at a news...

AP Sports WriterMarlins are in transition, their direction uncertainBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Discussing another disappointing season, Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill stood on the field with his back to the scoreboard, as if shunning the source of the bad news.The Marlins finished 77-85, their eighth...

AP Sports WriterAfter 3K, Beltre wants 2018 in Texas to another ring chanceBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre is signed through next season with Texas, and wants his 21st major league season to be with the Rangers.The third baseman who joined the 3,000-hit club this season also...

The SEATTLE and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (78-83) at Los Angeles Angels (79-82) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 SEATTLE 8.5 (105) (115) 8.5 (-110) -125 115 922 LA ANGELS TV: 3:07 p.m. ET, TBS,...

The TORONTO and the NY YANKEES will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (75-86) at New York Yankees (91-70) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 919 TORONTO 8.5 (-150) (-150) 9 (-110) 140 -150 920 NY YANKEES TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet...

The OAKLAND and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (74-87) at Texas Rangers (78-83) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 917 OAKLAND 10 (-145) (-145) 10 (-110) 135 -145 918 TEXAS TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland),...

The ARIZONA and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (92-69) at Kansas City Royals (80-81) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 ARIZONA 9 (115) (115) 9 (-110) -125 115 930 KANSAS CITY TV: 3:15 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona,...

The CINCINNATI and the CHICAGO CUBS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 3:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cincinnati Reds (67-94) at Chicago Cubs (92-69) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:20 PM EST WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 CINCINNATI 9 (-190) (-180) 9 (-110) 170 -180 914 CHICAGO CUBS TV: 3:20 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), WGN...