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Associated PressNationals beat Twins 12-6 as AL Central race tightensBy PAT BORZIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A win by the Washington Nationals over the Minnesota Twins made the American League Central Division race a lot more interesting.Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto each homered and drove in three runs as the Nationals...

LEADING OFF: Jeter's day at Yankee Stadium, and Mother's DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:---DEREK'S DAYThe ovations figure to be often, loud and long when Derek Jeter has his No. 2 jersey retired at Yankee Stadium. The ballpark will be packed when the...

2 people shot at St. Louis dining and entertainment districtST. LOUIS (AP) Police say two people have been shot after an argument at a dining and entertainment district across from the stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals play.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that both victims were taken to...

Cubs scratch RHP Darvish, 2B Kipnis with illnessMESA, Ariz. (AP) The Chicago Cubs scratched right-hander Yu Darvish and second baseman Jason Kipnis on Thursday because of illness.In a series of tweets in Japanese, Darvish said he had a cough Wednesday and expressed reluctance about entering the clubhouse amid...

Nationals' Dave Martinez ejected for 1st time as managerWASHINGTON (AP) It didn't take long for Dave Martinez to earn his first ejection as a major league manager.The Washington Nationals' rookie skipper made an early exit from his eighth game in the job, getting tossed by umpire Marty Foster...

AP Sports WriterSmyly gets first win since 2016 as Rangers rally to winBy JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Drew Smyly has had a long road back from Tommy John elbow surgery, and the Texas left-hander put together a quality start on Friday night that helped earn him his first...

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott HeinemanARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday.The 27-year-old Herget's salary will be $700,000 while on the major league roster and $150,000 if he is...

Associated PressSeverino will miss opening day due to inflamed shoulderBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees ace Luis Severino will miss opening day because of an inflamed right shoulder that caused him to be scratched from his first scheduled spring training start.Severino won't throw for two weeks,...

Rangers activate Ross for season debut, add Napoli, GomezARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Rangers have activated right-hander Tyson Ross for his Texas debut following offseason surgery, and first baseman Mike Napoli and center fielder Carlos Gomez are coming off the disabled list.Texas also recalled left-handed reliever Dario Alvarez from...

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)

Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this seasonBy The Associated PressColorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.The 34-year-old Desmond wrote Monday night on Instagram that the ''COVID-19 pandemic has...

AP Sports WriterBanged-up Orioles are under .500 but insist all is not lostBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) An array of injuries, poor pitching and lopsided defeats left the Baltimore Orioles with a losing record at the All-Star break.Fortunately, they're still within striking distance of a playoff spot. So, operating...