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AP Sports WriterStrasburg might skip future All-Star games; Nats host in '18By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg is not so sure he wants to be an All-Star ever again.The Washington Nationals right-hander said Sunday he is sure a change in routine for that event last season contributed to...

Pete Rose defamation lawsuit dismissed after agreementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A defamation lawsuit filed by Pete Rose last year against the lawyer who got him kicked out of baseball was dismissed Friday, federal court documents show.Rose said in the lawsuit that John Dowd damaged his reputation and endorsement deals during...

AP Sports WriterCubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.The Cubs are instituting pay cuts because of the coronavirus crisis, but there will be...

Mets scratch deGrom on rainy afternoon vs PhilliesNEW YORK (AP) Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start against Philadelphia on a rainy Sunday.New York manager Mickey Callaway said earlier he would not start deGrom if there was a chance of a rain delay in the game.Corey...

Reynolds leads Pirates past Reds 8-5 in doubleheader openerCINCINNATI (AP) Bryan Reynolds hit a tiebreaking two-run triple in Pittsburgh's four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 on Monday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.Reynolds' liner off David Hernandez (1-3) got into the gap...

Yankees activate outfielder Ellsbury, starts vs White SoxCHICAGO (AP) The slumping New York Yankees have activated outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury from the disabled list and put him back in the starting lineup.Ellsbury was set to play center field and bat sixth against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night....

The ATLANTA and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/7/2018 at 9:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Atlanta Braves (77-63) at Arizona Diamondbacks (75-65) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 07 - 9:40 PM EST WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 ATLANTA 7.5 (-150) (-150) 7.5 (-110) 140 -150 964 ARIZONA TV: 9:40 PM LINE: -150 PREDICTION: ARIZONA , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have...

Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete RosePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled plans to honor Pete Rose next week because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a minor.The woman, identified as Jane Doe this week in...

Hideki Matsui, a popular outfielder and designated hitter for 20 seasons with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, the New York Yankees and three other major league teams, announced his retirement Thursday. Matsui, known as "Godzilla,'' hit .282 with 175 home runs in 10 big league seasons with the Yankees, Los Angeles Angels,...

Phillies star Harper leaves game because of dehydrationPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration.Manager Gabe Kapler said after a 3-2 loss that Harper had blurred vision and received an IV for hydration. Kapler...

Molina, Realmuto homer to lead MLB All-Stars to win in JapanTOKYO (AP) Yadier Molina and J.T. Realmuto both homered on Sunday to lead the MLB All-Stars to a 7-3 win over Japan for their first win of the six-game exhibition series.Realmuto hit a solo homer to right in...

Associated PressHealthy again, Cubs' Souza Jr. aiming for regular OF roleBy JOSE M. ROMEROMESA, Ariz. (AP) Steven Souza Jr. played in his third spring training game Wednesday, trying to make the most of an opportunity for quality playing time in the outfield for the Chicago Cubs this season.To...