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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...

Massachusetts city wants to lure PawSox from Rhode IslandWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts city has overwhelmingly passed a resolution directing the city manager to try and bring the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island.The Worcester (WUS'-tur) City Council approved the resolution Tuesday night that directed the city manager...

LEADING OFF: Stanton swings for 7 straight; Kinsler eyes umpBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---RECORD CHASEStreaking slugger Giancarlo Stanton tries to hit a home run in his seventh straight game when the Marlins host the Giants. Struggling right-hander Matt Cain (3-9, 5.22...

Mets put RHP Lugo on DL; Gsellman to face Yanks on WednesdayNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have put starter Seth Lugo on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement in the latest injury to the team's rotation.The Mets made the move Tuesday night before...

Associated PressBettis back from cancer treatment, Rockies blank Braves 3-0By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves.Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut...

AP Sports WriterManny Machado, Orioles slam past slumping Mariners, 11-3By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Manny Machado didn't think it was possible to reach the second deck of Safeco Field's left field seats.He proved himself wrong.''Nah, no chance,'' Machado said. ''Just good swings. Trying to get back into my routine,...

LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKING STANTONGiancarlo Stanton has homered in five straight games for the Marlins and leads the majors with 43. He's already set the Miami record for homers in...

LEADING OFF: Stanton tries for 7 straight; Miller on rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---RECORD CHASEStreaking slugger Giancarlo Stanton tries to hit a home run in his seventh straight game when the Marlins host the Giants. Struggling right-hander Matt Cain (3-9, 5.22...

AP Baseball WriterWalker trade increased Mets' net savings to over $9MBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets saved $3 million by trading infielder Neil Walker to the Milwaukee Brewers, part of $11.6 million in payroll cuts in recent weeks.New York also added $2.3 million when it...

LEADING OFF: Stanton tries for 7 straight; Miller on rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---RECORD CHASEStreaking slugger Giancarlo Stanton tries to hit a home run in his seventh straight game when the Marlins host the Giants. Struggling right-hander Matt Cain (3-9, 5.22...