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LEADING OFF: Hitters slumping, cutdown day, Scherzer's exitBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:OFF BASEStar hitters Christian Yelich,...

Nats ace Scherzer leaves start vs Mets after just 1 inningWASHINGTON (AP) Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his start for...

AP Sports WriterFrancona still not managing Indians due to medical conditionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona remains absent from the team...

AP Sports WriterCardinals return to St. Louis, get in workout ahead of gamesBy DAVE SKRETTAThe St. Louis Cardinals returned to the field for light...

AP Sports WriterFrancona still not managing Indians due to medical conditionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona remains absent from the team...

Braves place Adams, Albies on IL, reinstate MarkakisATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves are facing lineup changes after placing second baseman Ozzie Albies and...

Juan Soto to make 2020 debut for Nationals, batting cleanupWASHINGTON (AP) Juan Soto was set to make his 2020 debut for the Washington...

Braves place Adams, Albies on IL, reinstate MarkakisATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves are facing lineup changes after placing second baseman Ozzie Albies and...

AP Baseball WriterStaying sharp a concern during virus-induced layoffsBy NOAH TRISTERIn baseball, a day off is something to savor.A whole series is a different...

AP Sports WriterAngels' Ohtani wants to keep pitching despite arm troublesBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Shohei Ohtani still wants to be a two-way player...

LEADING OFF: Hitters slumping, cutdown day, Scherzer's exitBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:OFF BASEStar hitters Christian Yelich,...

AP Sports WriterDone for the year: Braves ace Soroka felled by torn AchillesBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) When Mike Soroka's teammates heard him scream,...