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AP Sports WriterArrieta deals, Cubs awaken, top Indians to even Series at 1By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jake Arrieta made a brief run at a no-hitter and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans.Not only are they back in the World Series,...

MLB commish says he plans to meet with Indians owner on logoCLEVELAND (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he plans to meet with Indians owner Paul Dolan following the World Series to discuss the team's continued use of the controversial Chief Wahoo logo.The smiling, red-faced symbol has stirred...

AP Baseball WriterTraining for a title: Cubs fans take Amtrak through nightBy RONALD BLUMABOARD THE LAKE SHORE LIMITED (AP) As the Amtrak train slowly chugged through the Ohio night, past factories along the Lake Erie shore illuminated by pinkish lights, Marvin Thomas stretched across a pair of seats,...

AP Baseball WriterTraining for a title: Cubs fans take Amtrak through nightBy RONALD BLUMABOARD THE LAKE SHORE LIMITED (AP) As the Amtrak train slowly chugged through the Ohio night, past factories along the Lake Erie shore illuminated by pinkish lights, Marvin Thomas stretched across a pair of seats,...

Prof gives free pass to student who ditched class for SeriesCLEVELAND (AP) An Ohio college student who ditched class to head to the opening game of the World Series in Cleveland has won a reprieve from his professor by being honest.Ohio University professor Damian Nance says Charlie Turner...

Former Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson becomes free agentARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Former Texas Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson has been granted free agency after declining an outright minor league assignment.The move Thursday came a day after the Rangers announced that Tolleson had cleared outright waivers and would be assigned to...

AP Baseball WriterTraining for a title: Cubs fans take Amtrak through nightBy RONALD BLUMABOARD THE LAKE SHORE LIMITED (AP) As the Amtrak train slowly chugged through the Ohio night, past factories along the Lake Erie shore illuminated by pinkish lights, Marvin Thomas stretched across a pair of seats,...

Athletics claim pitcher Giovanni Soto off waivers from CubsCLEVELAND (AP) Left-hander Giovanni Soto has been claimed by the Oakland Athletics off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.Soto was designated for assignment Saturday to open a spot on the 40-man roster for slugger Kyle Schwarber, who was activated from the...

The Latest: Cleveland police taunt Cubs after Game 1 shutoutCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):3:45 p.m.If you know the whereabouts of the Cubs' offense, please contact the Cleveland Police Department.After the hometown Indians blanked the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in the World Series opener...

Cubs to start Schwarber at DH for Game 2 of World SeriesKyle Schwarber is the designated hitter for the second straight night for the Chicago Cubs and struggling outfielder Jason Heyward again is on the bench for Game 2 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.Cubs manager Joe...

The Latest: Indians ace Corey Kluber set to pitch Game 4CLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:05 p.m.The Chicago Cubs are going to see a whole lot of Cleveland ace Corey Kluber.Indians manager Terry Francona says Kluber is ''all set'' to start Game 4...

The Latest: ESPN's Mendoza eager for Bauer vs. ArrietaCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:40 p.m.ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza is looking forward to the Game 2 pitching matchup between Cleveland's Trevor Bauer and Chicago's Jake Arrieta.She calls Bauer ''a wild card'' after lasting...