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Associated PressDetermined Donaldson looks to lead Blue Jays back to OctoberBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Josh Donaldson expects to join a free agent class that could also include fellow sluggers Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.First, the third baseman hopes to lead Toronto to the playoffs for the third time...

AP Sports WriterIndians still working out treatment plan for Miller's kneeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller's sore right knee.Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist on Wednesday in New York....

Dean, Drysdale, Buck, Shulman, Michaels up for Frick AwardNEW YORK (AP) The late Hall of Fame pitchers Dizzy Dean and Don Drysdale are candidates for the Hall's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting, along with Fox's Joe Buck, ESPN's Dan Shulman and NBC's Al Michaels.Dave...

AP Baseball WriterBeanballs, boos, lost legacy? Astros, MLB brace for falloutBy BEN WALKERAJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers three weeks before the start of spring training.On and off the field, the...

Cardinals' Molina exits game against Cubs with bruised elbowCHICAGO (AP) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina left Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left elbow.It was not immediately clear when he was hurt. The nine-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner was replaced by...

AP Baseball WriterLike it or not, National League designated hitters limber upBy BEN WALKERBefore all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this...

AP Baseball WriterRoad wins key so far for surprising Twins, BrewersBy NOAH TRISTERThe Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers are both in first place, meaning the season has been a surprising success so far.If only their home fans had been able to enjoy it a little more often.The Twins and...

AP Sports WriterBraves return home needing win vs LA to extend NLDSBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers head to Atlanta full of confidence after consecutive shutouts gave them a commanding 2-0 lead over the Braves in their National League Division Series.Now the Braves must win the first...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets, Vargas agree to $16 million, 2-year dealBy MIKE FITZPATRICKTurns out, the New York Mets were ready and willing to spend this winter. More than just a few bucks, too.All-Star pitcher Jason Vargas and the Mets agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract Friday, adding...

A capsule look at the Braves-Dodgers playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA look at the best-of-five National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers:---Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Thursday, at Los Angeles, 8:37 p.m. (MLB); Game 2, Friday, at Los Angeles, 9:37 p.m. (FS1); Game...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Miami Marlins to furlough some employees June 1By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins will temporarily furlough 90 to 100 baseball operations employees beginning June 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic, a person familiar with the decision said Wednesday.The person confirmed the furloughs to...

AP Sports WriterNationals place reliever Herrera on DL with shoulder injuryBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals right-hander Kelvin Herrera has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff impingement, further thinning the back of Washington's bullpen.The injury occurred Tuesday night in the ninth inning of...