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ATLANTA (AP) A baseball fan has been given emergency medical treatment and taken to a hospital after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field during a game between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.There was no immediate word on the man's condition...

AP Sports WriterWave of injuries force Marlins to start Dee Gordon to shortBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Dee Gordon is the Miami Marlins' new starting shortstop, and that's by default.Adeiny Hechavarria and rookie J.T. Riddle became the third and fourth players on the left side the Marlins' infield to...

AP Sports WriterGiolito, Jimenez lead White Sox to 10-2 romp over YankeesBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Lucas Giolito called it a ''grinder game.'' The White Sox simply called it another victory.Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his ninth straight win, Eloy Jimenez hit two three-run homers and Chicago...

Nationals again boost rotation, agree to deal with SanchezWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez.The deal, announced Thursday by the Nationals, includes a team option for 2021.The 34-year-old Sanchez will add depth to Washington's new-look rotation after boosting...

Associated PressEovaldi looking good in comeback from 2nd Tommy John surgeryBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nate Eovaldi allowed two hits and struck out two over two scoreless innings against the New York Yankees in his second outing since undergoing his second Tommy John surgery.Eovaldi,...

AP Sports WriterHome run robbers get praise - and swag for spectacular playsBy KRISTIE RIEKENIt was late in the 2015 season when Baltimore's Manny Machado smoked a pitch from Tampa Bay's Chris Archer into center field at Camden Yards.Kevin Kiermaier sprinted to the wall, turned and leaped high above...

Rockies name Darryl Scott bullpen coachDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have promoted Darryl Scott to bullpen coach.Scott replaces Darren Holmes, who's been in the role since 2015. Colorado is coming off a 71-91 season in which the pitching staff turned in a 5.56 ERA. It was the third-highest...

Associated PressYost to return as Royals' manager next yearBy MARC BOWMANKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ned Yost will return as the Royals' manager next year following Kansas City's poorest season since 2005.Kansas City announced a one-year extension Sunday before the season finale against Cleveland.''The harmony in the organization is...

AP Sports WriterKershaw stands in the way of Cubs' chance to make historyBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) All that's left for the Chicago Cubs to do is make history.The Cubs came home to Wrigley Field with a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series...

AP Sports WriterLongoria optimistic Rays can be better in 2017By FRED GOODALLPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) Evan Longoria is sporting a new look in spring training and feeling better about what the Tampa Bay Rays have done in hopes of giving themselves a better chance to win.The 31-year-old third...

The LA DODGERS and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 5/21/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA DODGERS vs TAMPA BAY GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (31-17) at Tampa Bay Rays (27-17) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 21 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 927 LA DODGERS 8...

Associated PressYanks righty Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season, another setback for the two-time All-Star and the rotation of the AL East favorites.''His plan is to...