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AP Baseball WriterYanks optimistic Judge, Paxton, Hicks, Stanton healthyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is optimistic Aaron Judge, James Paxton, Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton will be ready to play in time for New York's rescheduled opener at World Series champion Washington on July...

Associated PressAutopsy: Marlins pitcher had cocaine, alcohol in his systemBy JENNIFER KAYMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty, according to toxicology reports released Saturday.It's not clear whether Fernandez was driving...

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitterBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:---BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. The 28-year-old will face the...

LEADING OFF: Cubs-Brewers in prime timeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CENTRAL CONFLICTThe Cubs and Brewers conclude a three-game series in prime time following Chicago's 15-inning, 2-1 win Saturday. Milwaukee righty Jhoulys Chacin will make his first start at Wrigley Field since last year's...

AP Sports WriterMarlins end isolation in Philly and leave for BaltimoreBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The nightmarish first stop of the season for the Miami Marlins finally ended Sunday.The Marlins left Philadelphia, where they were stranded in isolation for a week after their season-opening series because of a coronavirus...

The ATLANTA and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 5/20/2019 at 9:45 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA vs SAN FRANCISCO GAME: Atlanta Braves (25-22) at San Francisco Giants (20-25) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 20 - 9:45 PM EST WHERE: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 ATLANTA () () (-110)   956 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 9:45 p.m....

Retired Houston coach on AL staff after surviving blood clotBy The Associated PressRetired Houston Astros first-base coach Rich Dauer will be among the coaches for the American League at next week's All-Star game.Dauer was a part of Houston's World Series championship last season, but was rushed to a hospital...

Switching sides: Jays trade Sogard across diamond to RaysTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran utilityman Eric Sogard across the diamond Sunday, sending him to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.Toronto is expected to receive a minor leaguer for the 33-year-old Sogard, who is having a career season.Sogard...

Associated PressMets' David Wright to have rotator cuff surgeryBy ADRY TORRESNEW YORK (AP) David Wright will have surgery on his right rotator cuff, ending any hopes of returning to the New York Mets this season.The 34-year-old captain will have surgery in New York on Tuesday, the Mets said...

AP Sports WriterShohei Ohtani headed to Halos DL for sprained elbow ligamentBy GREG BEACHAMShohei Ohtani will be placed on the Los Angeles Angels' disabled list with a sprained elbow ligament.The Angels announced the potentially serious injury for their two-way rookie sensation Friday before opening a road trip in Minnesota.Ohtani,...

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...

Phillies put Bruce, Quinn on IL; thin ahead of busy stretchNEW YORK (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies put outfielders Jay Bruce and Roman Quinn on the injured list Sunday, leaving the roster in a bind ahead of a busy stretch in the schedule.Bruce re-aggravated a left quadriceps injury Saturday...