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AP Sports WriterHaunted by legacy, Red Sox owner wants to rename Yawkey WayBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox will ask the city to rename Yawkey Way, the street alongside Fenway Park, to erase what owner John Henry called a haunting reminder of the ballclub's history of...

Associated PressFor 2nd time in week, Arenado leaves game after hit on handBy BRENT W. NEWDENVER (AP) Colorado Rockies slugger Nolan Arenado has left Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.The All-Star third baseman held his hand in pain after trying...

AP Sports WriterMLB's Manfred working on pace of play with Clark, unionBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Major League Baseball is having conversations with the players' association over possible rule changes designed to speed the pace of play, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he hopes to reach an agreement...

AP Sports WriterHaunted by legacy, Red Sox owner wants to rename Yawkey WayBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says he is ready to rename Yawkey Way, the street alongside Fenway Park that he called a haunting reminder of the baseball team's history of racial...

Cubs' Lester allows 9 runs before exiting in 2nd vs. RedsCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester left Thursday's game against Cincinnati in the second inning with left lat tightness after allowing nine runs by the Reds.Lester was replaced by Mike Montgomery after facing 11 batters in the...

Team: Rally cat to return to Cardinals after quarantineST. LOUIS (AP) Rally Cat may be coming back to Busch Stadium.The St. Louis Cardinals are taking claim to the now-famous cat that darted across the field during the Aug. 9 game against Kansas City, just moments before Cardinals catcher...

Judge orders arbitration in D-backs lawsuit over stadiumPHOENIX (AP) A judge has refused to dismiss the Arizona Diamondbacks' lawsuit against Maricopa County over Chase Field but ordered the two sides to participate in proceedings intended to resolve the dispute without going to trial.Superior Court Judge Karen Mullins' ruling...

AP Sports WriterMLB's Manfred working on pace of play with Clark, unionBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Major League Baseball is having conversations with the players' association over possible changes designed to speed the pace of play, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he hopes to reach an agreement instead...

Indians' Ramirez hit by pitch on forearm, no serious injuryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez left Thursday's game against Minnesota after getting hit by a pitch, but X-rays showed no serious injury.Ramirez was hit in the right forearm by a 93.1 mph pitch from Kyle Gibson in...

AP Baseball WriterGray outpitches deGrom, leads Yankees over Mets 5-4By BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Sonny Gray and the New York Yankees could walk off with smiles after another win in the Subway Series. Everyone except closer Aroldis Chapman.Gray outpitched Jacob deGrom, Jacoby Ellsbury and Gary Sanchez homered, and...

Associated PressPina's homer leads Brewers to 7-6 comeback win over PiratesBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Pina hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Pina's one-out shot to right field came off Pirates reliever Juan...

Associated PressPadres pitcher Jered Weaver retires after 12-year careerBy JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) Padres right-hander Jered Weaver announced his retirement before San Diego played the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Weaver, a three-time All-Star, battled health issues since signing with the Padres in the offseason. The 12-year veteran, who spent...