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Prized prospect Kingery, Phillies reach 6-year contractCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and prized prospect Scott Kingery have reached a six-year contract, a major endorsement for a player who has yet to reach the big leagues.The Phillies announced the deal Sunday that goes through the 2023 season. There...

Associated PressFortified White Sox say they're ready to contend againBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox and their long-frustrated fans say they're primed and pumped for the team to contend in 2020.The White Sox haven't made the playoffs since 2008 and have endured seven straight losing seasons,...

AP Sports WriterCubs beat White Sox 8-3, inch closer to NL Central titleBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) With every big swing, every defensive gem all over the infield, Javier Baez is making an argument for NL MVP.It's turning into quite a case.Baez homered and the Chicago Cubs took advantage...

AP Baseball WriterGoldschmidt, Seager can have fresh starts in postseasonBy NOAH TRISTERThere's nothing too troublesome about a September hitting funk - as long as your team makes the postseason.For Paul Goldschmidt and Corey Seager, October is a chance to wipe the slate clean.Goldschmidt is hitting .171 since the start...

Mets sign their top draft pick: high schooler Jarred KelenicNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have signed first-round draft pick Jarred Kelenic, a high school outfielder from Wisconsin.The 18-year-old Kelenic was the sixth overall pick in the June 4 draft. He was assigned to the rookie-level Gulf...

AP Baseball WriterStars back on the field as pitchers, catchers begin workoutsBy NOAH TRISTERJustin Verlander is looking forward to a full season with the Houston Astros, while the New York Mets are hoping for a healthier year for their starting staff.The New York Yankees? Well, this season may not...

The Latest: Minor still in Texas after trade deadlineBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.Mike Minor will make his scheduled start for the Rangers after the trade deadline passed with the All-Star lefty still in Texas.Hunter Pence, the All-Star designated hitter,...

UCLA creates $1M in scholarships in name of Jackie RobinsonLOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA is creating $1 million worth of scholarships in the name of Jackie Robinson for male athletes in the four sports the baseball Hall of Famer played while attending the school.The Jackie R. Robinson Centennial Scholars...

Detroit ballpark worker videoed apparently spitting on pizzaDETROIT (AP) A food service worker at Comerica Park in Detroit has been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza.WXYZ-TV reports the video was visible on Instagram over the weekend and shows an employee...

CLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says Indians president Mark Shapiro is leaving the team to take the same job with the Toronto Blue Jays.Shapiro, who has been with Cleveland since 1992, will replace Paul Beeston, Toronto's CEO and president who is retiring. The teams will...

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AP Sports WriterKershaw gives up 2 runs in 4 1/3 innings in OKC rehab outingBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw gave up two runs and struck out six in 4 1/3 innings during his rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday night.The...