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Associated PressBlue Jays still waiting for bats to break out in ALCSBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays are running out of time to solve their startling power outage in the AL Championship Series.Things were supposed to be different when Toronto returned home to hitter-friendly Rogers Centre for...

AP Baseball WriterCleveland planning to start rookie Merritt in Game 4 or 5By NOAH TRISTERTORONTO (AP) The Cleveland Indians plan to start rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt in the AL Championship Series.Merritt is slated to pitch either Game 4 or 5, depending on how Trevor Bauer's injured finger holds...

AP Sports WriterMike Hazen leaves Boston for more control in ArizonaBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Mike Hazen seemingly had the perfect job, working in his hometown as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox.One aspect was missing: Final say in baseball decisions. That belonged to president of baseball...

Associated PressOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.The legal challenge by indigenous activist...

AP Sports WriterMike Hazen leaves Boston for more control in ArizonaBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Mike Hazen seemingly had the perfect job, working in his hometown as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox.One aspect was missing: Final say in baseball decisions. That belonged to president of baseball...

Associated PressOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.The legal challenge by indigenous activist...

Associated PressOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge has quashed an attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.The legal challenge by indigenous activist...

Associated PressJudge asks how ALCS will be played if Indians logo bannedBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge hearing arguments on an attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto asked the plaintiff's lawyer...

Associated PressJudge asks how ALCS will be played if Indians logo bannedBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge hearing arguments on an attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto asked the plaintiff's lawyer...

Associated PressSuspect in beer tossing no longer works for media companyBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The man suspected of throwing a beer can at Baltimore outfielder Hyun Soo Kim during a playoff game in Toronto is no longer employed at the media company for which he worked.Ken Pagan was...

Associated PressJudge asks how ALCS will be played if Indians logo bannedBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge hearing arguments on an attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto asked the plaintiff's lawyer...

AP Sports WriterMontero's PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Miguel Montero delivered one memorable swing, Javier Baez stole home with a daring dash down the line and Jon Lester turned in another steady performance.Business as usual this year for the Chicago...