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The Latest: Indians' Santana leading off in Game 2 of SeriesCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):3:30 p.m.Indians manager Terry Francona more than tweaked his lineup for Game 2 of the World Series.Switch-hitting designated hitter Carlos Santana, who batted fifth in the opener, will...

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...

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' Merritt walks to stadium unrecognizedCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4 p.m.One start made Ryan Merritt a postseason hero, but he's hardly a household name.The Indians rookie pitcher walked to work virtually unrecognized Tuesday before Game 5 of the World Series...

The Latest: Cubs starting Schwarber at DH in Series openerCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is starting Tuesday night's World Series opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.Schwarber is batting fifth in Game 1.Here's the Cubs' batting...

Cubs slugger Schwarber returns, will bat fifth in Game 1CLEVELAND (AP) Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber's rehab finished just in time for the World Series.Schwarber will bat fifth and be the designated hitter for the National League champions in Game 1 on Tuesday night against Cleveland's Corey Kluber....

Associated Press$220 million Ballpark Village expansion set in St. LouisBy JIM SALTERST. LOUIS (AP) The $220 million second phase of Ballpark Village next to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis will feature a 29-story luxury apartment building with views of the playing field, along with office, retail, restaurants...

AP Baseball WriterSchwarber on Cubs' World Series roster; starting at DHBy RONALD BLUMCLEVELAND (AP) Kyle Schwarber was added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians.The 23-year-old outfielder was batting fifth as the designated...

Angels slugger CJ Cron gets procedure on left thumbANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Angels slugger C.J. Cron is having a medical procedure to relieve pain in his left thumb.Cron will need six to eight weeks of recovery time, the Angels announced Tuesday.After experiencing moderate pain recently, Cron had...

The Latest: Cubs starting Schwarber at DH in Series openerCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is starting Tuesday night's World Series opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.Schwarber is batting fifth in Game 1 against starter Cleveland...