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LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek sweep; Yanks try to solve KeuchelBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BRING OUT THE BROOMSOne win from their first World Series appearance in 29 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in...

Ryan, catcher on Boston's 'Impossible Dream' team, diesBOSTON (AP) Mike Ryan, the backup catcher on the Boston Red Sox's 1967 “Impossible Dream” team during a 35-year career in professional baseball, has died. He was 78.The Red Sox said Ryan died in his sleep Tuesday in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.A...

Associated PressRed Sox fans celebrate latest title; parade on WednesdayBy BOB SALSBERGBOSTON (AP) In what has become a championship tradition in the city, the Boston Red Sox will climb aboard duck boats for a parade to celebrate the team's fourth World Series title in 15 years, city officials...

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1,525,000, one-year deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, avoiding arbitration.The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Wilson from the New York Yankees in December. He went 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 74 appearances last season.In four major league seasons with...

LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:JACKIE ROBINSON DAYMajor League Baseball observes Jackie Robinson Day at ballparks all over the country. Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. All...

White Sox to host Yankees in Field of Dreams game on Aug. 12NEW YORK (AP) The Chicago White Sox will host the New York Yankees in the rescheduled Field of Dreams game at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12.MLB said Monday the plan is tentative, contingent on the status...

The MINNESOTA and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2018 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Minnesota Twins (67-78) at Kansas City Royals (49-96) DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 13 - 8:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 961 MINNESOTA 9.5 (110) (110) 9.5 (-110) -120 110 962 KANSAS CITY TV: 8:15 PM LINE: 110 PREDICTION: KANSAS...

Associated PressSánchez hits 3 of Yanks' 7 homers, completing sweepBy TODD KARPOVICHBALTIMORE (AP) Gary Sanchez and the New York Yankees spent much Sunday, the entire weekend really, admiring balls flying out of Camden Yards.Sanchez hit three of the Yankees' seven home runs, their most on the road in...

A position-by-position look at the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals going into the World Series, starting Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium:---First Base:Mets: Lucas Duda. A streaky slugger with a good eye when he's going well, the quiet Duda was given an everyday job early last season over...

1st games played at field named after former Mets officialLITTLE FERRY, N.J. (AP) Former Mets pitcher Ron Darling was among those who attended the first softball games played at Shannon Forde Field, named for the New York public relations official who died of breast cancer in March 2016.The...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignmentBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Panda-mania is over in Boston before it ever really began.The Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment on Friday, cutting their losses on the $95 million free agent who was never productive or...

Whiffle Ball: MLB sets strikeout record for 10th year in rowBy The Associated PressMajor League Baseball hitters have once again swung - and missed - into the record book.For the 10th straight year, MLB batters have set the mark for most strikeouts in a season. They did it Wednesday,...