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AP Baseball WriterRomine looks forward to good opportunity in DetroitBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Austin Romine tried to put his tussle with Miguel Cabrera in the past.They're teammates now.Romine and the Tigers finalized a $4.15 million, one-year deal on Friday that gives the 31-year-old catcher a chance for a...

Royals, Cardinals postponed, will play 2 WednesdayST. LOUIS (AP) The opener of the I-70 series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals was postponed because of a forecast for severe weather and rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.The National Weather Service said...

Red Sox clinch 2nd straight playoff berthBALTIMORE (AP) The Boston Red Sox are going back to the playoffs.A few hours after beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on Wednesday, the Red Sox were assured their second consecutive trip to the postseason when the Los Angeles Angels lost 6-5 to...

AP Baseball WriterBanged-up Yankees put Stanton, Andujar on injured listBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton and Miguel Andujar joined the Yankees' lengthy injured list, putting nearly half of New York's starting lineup on the sidelines just three games into the season.Stanton strained his left biceps fouling off...

Indians put Kluber on 10-day DL with back issueDETROIT (AP) The Cleveland Indians have put ace right-hander Corey Kluber on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain.Kluber was removed from Tuesday night's game at Detroit after three innings because of back discomfort. The Indians recalled right-hander...

Associated PressMyers back with Padres after a rumor-filled offseasonBy JACK MAGRUDERPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) A week ago, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers did not expect to start spring training in Arizona.Already traded twice in his career, Myers figured he would be in Florida after another deal.''It seemed extremely...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces D-backs; Verlander vs YankeesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---GOT YOUR NUMBERDodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.84 ERA) tries to slow down A.J. Pollock and the first-place Diamondbacks (20-8) in Arizona. Pollock hit three home runs Monday night during...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox's Bogaerts ready to lead after Betts' departureBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has grown accustomed to being on big stages during his first seven years in the major leagues.He won a World Series ring as a rookie with the Red Sox...

Rockies' Marquez in Game 3 of NLDS; Miley likely for BrewersMILWAUKEE (AP) German Marquez will start Game 3 for the Colorado Rockies in the NL Division Series against the Brewers.Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said he will likely turn to Wade Miley in the third game on Sunday unless...

Stanton still out, Hicks moved up to 3rd in Yanks' orderNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton remained out of the New York Yankees lineup for the third straight game and Aaron Hicks was moved up to third in the batting order for Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...

Braves closer Vizcaino out for season after shoulder surgeryATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.Vizcaino had the procedure Wednesday in New York. He pitched in four games this season, getting one save and allowing...

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...