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Associated PressBell's homer sends Pirates to sweep of OriolesBy ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) With four games remaining in their season, the Pittsburgh Pirates will likely finish next-to-last in the majors in home runs.But rookie first baseman Josh Bell is a sign for hope in the future. Bell hit a...

San Fran pitcher Matt Cain to retire after Saturday startPHOENIX (AP) San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain says he'll retire after his start at home on Saturday against San Diego.The 32-year-old Cain informed teammates of his decision in a closed meeting before Wednesday's game at Chase Field against the...

AP Sports WriterBaseball owners approve sale of Marlins to Derek Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Major league owners have unanimously approved the sale of the team by Jeffrey Loria to an investment group led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman.Major League Baseball announced the approval, which was done...

San Fran pitcher Matt Cain to retire after Saturday startPHOENIX (AP) San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain says he'll retire after his start at home on Saturday against San Diego.The 32-year-old Cain told his teammates on Wednesday in a closed meeting before the game at Chase Field against the...

200 Again: Astros 2B Altuve has 4th straight 200-hit seasonARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has reached 200 hits for the fourth season in a row.With his single in the first inning of Wednesday's game at Texas, Altuve became only the fourth right-handed hitter in...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Owners approve sale of Marlins to Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The woebegone Miami Marlins are Derek Jeter's problem now.Major league owners on Wednesday approved the sale of the team by Jeffrey Loria to an investment group led by Jeter and Bruce Sherman, two...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Owners approve sale of Marlins to Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The woebegone Miami Marlins are Derek Jeter's problem now.Major league owners on Wednesday approved the sale of the team by Jeffrey Loria to an investment group led by Jeter and Bruce Sherman, two...

The MIAMI and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 8:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (74-82) at Colorado Rockies (84-73) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:40 PM EST WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 MIAMI 11.5 (-160) (-145) 12 (-110) 135 -145 960 COLORADO TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain...

The MINNESOTA and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Minnesota Twins (82-74) at Cleveland Indians (98-58) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 MINNESOTA 9.5 (-190) (-200) 9.5 (-110) 185 -200 968 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), STO (Cleveland) PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins...

The LA ANGELS and the CHI WHITE SOX will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Angels (77-79) at Chicago White Sox (64-92) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 973 LA ANGELS () () (-110) 974 CHI WHITE...

The SAN DIEGO and the LA DODGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 10:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: San Diego Padres (70-87) at Los Angeles Dodgers (100-57) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 10:10 PM EST WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 SAN DIEGO 7.5 (-245) (-230) 7.5 (-110) 210 -230 964 LA DODGERS TV: 10:10 p.m....

The DETROIT and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Detroit Tigers (62-94) at Kansas City Royals (76-80) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 975 DETROIT 10 (-200) (-175) 10 (-110) 165 -175 976 KANSAS CITY TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit,...