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Associated PressLogan Morrison, Blake Snell lead Rays over White Sox 3-1By JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Logan Morrison makes himself heard daily in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse. Lately, he's been doing the same thing on the field.Morrison hit his 34th homer and drove in three runs, Blake Snell pitched...

Braves activate pitchers Luke Jackson, Ian Krol from DLCHICAGO (AP) The Atlanta Braves have activated pitchers Luke Jackson and Ian Krol from the 10-day disabled list.Jackson had been sidelined by a right shoulder strain. Krol is coming back from a left oblique strain.Atlanta also recalled left-handers Rex Brothers...

AP Sports WriterDuquette's trades and patience puts Orioles in playoff huntBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) It was just over a month ago when Dan Duquette had to make a decision that would steer the course of the Baltimore Orioles for this season and years to follow.The underachieving Orioles entered...

Associated PressTigers' Fulmer to miss time with recurring numbness in handBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss at least two starts with recurring numbness in his pitching hand.Fulmer, Detroit's unquestioned No. 1 pitcher after the trade of Justin Verlander, has been bothered by the problem...

Rangers' Beltre could miss rest of season (hamstring strain)ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre could miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI on Friday showed a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring.The Rangers said Beltre is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of four...

LEADING OFF: Astros home for 1st time since Hurricane HarveyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday:---HOMECOMINGThe Houston Astros play their first game at Minute Maid Park since Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding. The AL West leaders had a home series earlier this week...

AP Sports WriterLackey pitches Cubs past Braves 2-0By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) John Lackey pitched seven crisp innings, Javier Baez's daring baserunning paid off again and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday for their fifth straight win.Lackey (11-10) allowed three hits, struck out five and...

AP Sports WriterPhillies score twice in 9th to beat slumping Marlins 2-1By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton's not giving the tape measure much of a workout this week.His final swing Friday night produced a dribbler that traveled less than 10 feet, and he went hitless as the Miami...

AP Sports WriterCubs activate RHP Grimm from 10-day DLBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Dillon Maples called his father last year and told him he was thinking about quitting baseball for good.This time, he called to say he was headed for the majors.Maples was promoted to the Chicago Cubs on...

Associated PressRed Sox, Yankees still going back and forth over a buntBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.Sabathia got riled Thursday night when...

AP Sports WriterDealin' Angels get 2B Brandon Phillips in trade with BravesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, swinging their second trade of the day to add veteran hitters for their playoff push.The Angels also...

Associated PressRed Sox, Yankees still going back and forth over a buntBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.Sabathia got riled Thursday night when...