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Chris Davis benched by Orioles after 3 strikeouts in openerNEW YORK (AP) It didn't take long for Chris Davis' first benching of the season.The first baseman with the $161 million contract was out of the Baltimore Orioles' starting lineup for a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees...

Cervelli finalizes $2 million, 1-year contract with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Catcher Francisco Cervelli finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins on Thursday to provide depth behind Jorge Alfaro.Cervelli played in 48 games last year for the Pirates and Braves. He is a career .269 hitter in...

AP Sports WriterIndians to exercise Kluber’s option, decline KipnisBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians wasted no time on one of their biggest offseason decisions: Bringing back Corey Kluber was a no-brainer.Cleveland said it intends to exercise Kluber's $17.5 million contract option for next season, when the two-time Cy...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Brantley hopes 'bad days' behind him after injuryBy TOM WITHERSGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Michael Brantley has clashed with self-doubt and depression while pushing his body.The former All-Star's light is flickering.Brantley's comeback from right shoulder surgery has been grueling for the Indians' best all-around player, far tougher...

White Sox, Marshall avoid arbitration, agree to 1-year dealCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox and reliever Evan Marshall agreed Thursday to a $2 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.The 30-year-old right-hander was 2-1 with a 2.38 ERA in 23 appearances last season - his second with the White Sox....

AP Baseball WriterPlayers counter with 70 games, Manfred says deadline nearingBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed...

Eddie Kasko, star infielder and Red Sox manager, dies at 88BOSTON (AP) Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder who managed the Boston Red Sox and spent nearly three decades with the team in a variety of roles, died Wednesday. He was 88.The Red Sox announced Kasko's death Wednesday night,...

The COLORADO and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/4/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (58-51) at Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 04 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 COLORADO 8.5 (-130) (-135) 8.5 (-110) 125 -135 960 MILWAUKEE TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , COLORADO Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterNL West-leading Dodgers lose Kershaw to DL with back injuryBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw is headed to the disabled list for the second straight summer because of a back injury.A year after missing 2 1/2 months with a herniated disk in his lower back,...

AP Sports WriterFor the 'Great One'; Pirates, MLB honor Roberto ClementeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Roberto Clemente's iconic No. 21 has been a fixture in Pittsburgh for more than 60 years. Its presence has only grown since the Hall of Fame outfielder's death at age 38 on New Year's...

Brewers 1B Thames left the field in top of 8thMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames left the game against the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the eighth on Wednesday.Thames appeared to be favoring his left hamstring and came out before the Reds batted.Manager Craig Counsell...

AP Baseball WriterDavis, Mets hit 5 home runs, rally past Nationals 6-5By BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Little over a week into his New York Mets career, Pete Alonso already has learned a lot about his team's history. And the 24-year-old rookie gladly recited a key lesson after taking...