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AP Baseball WriterJudge, Hicks, Sanchez homer to lift Yankees over Mets 4-2By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez went deep in the eighth as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Mets...

LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---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...

Diamondbacks place Peralta on paternity leave listPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his...

AP Sports WriterNats' Strasburg strikes out 5 in 5 innings in rehab startBy STEPHEN WHYNOWOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out five and allowed three hits and one walk in a rehab start for the Class A Potomac Nationals.Facing the Salem Red Sox, Strasburg showcased...

AP Sports WriterHe always hit 'em far; now Stanton is hitting 'em fastBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Given Giancarlo Stanton's recent home run binge, Derek Jeter may decide baseball's biggest contract is a bargain.Stanton signed a record $325 million, 13-year deal in 2014 with the Miami Marlins, and they...

AP Baseball WriterAfter withstanding Trout's injury, Angels on a runBy NOAH TRISTERWhen Mike Trout went on the disabled list May 29 with a torn ligament in his left thumb, the Los Angeles Angels were 26-27 and seemingly in a lot of trouble.When he came back after the All-Star break,...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

AP Sports WriterNats' Strasburg strikes out 5 in 5 innings in rehab startBy STEPHEN WHYNOWOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) Stephen Strasburg didn't think he needed to go on a rehab start, so he made quick work of his brief trip to the minors.The Washington Nationals right-hander struck out five and...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: A magical season in the sun for Los Angeles DodgersBy TIM DAHLBERGLOS ANGELES (AP) The hottest team in the land had yet to get a runner to first base as the third inning came to a close at Dodger Stadium, where 46,128 had come to...

Padres extend manager Andy Green three yearsLOS ANGELES (AP) The San Diego Padres committed to their rebuilding program under Andy Green, giving their manager a three-year extension Sunday through 2021.''I can't hide my happiness,'' Green said. ''I'm thrilled and excited to be able to staying here to lead...

AP Sports WriterHarper has bone bruise, Nats hopeful he's back this seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) When Bryce Harper couldn't put any weight on his left leg when he was helped off the field, the worst-case scenario certainly seemed realistic.Harper walking up the stairs provided some hope, and an...

Arenado leaves Rockies' game after being hit on left handMIAMI (AP) Major league RBI leader Nolan Arenado has left the Colorado Rockies' game at Miami after being hit on the left hand by an 88-mph fastball thrown by Vance Worley.Arenado consulted with a trainer near the dugout before...