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Subway Series postponed after Mets' positive COVID testsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball postponed this weekend's Subway Series to allow time for more testing and contact tracing after two members of the New York Mets tested positive for the coronavirus.The Mets had their game Thursday night at Miami...

Braves place OF Ronald Acuña on 10-day IL with sore wristMIAMI (AP) The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactively Saturday because of lingering wrist soreness, and they're hoping he can return next weekend.The 2018 NL Rookie of the Year...

AP Sports WriterBraves hire former Dodgers, Blue Jays exec Anthopoulos as GMBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The remake of the Atlanta Braves' management was completed Monday when Alex Anthopoulos was named general manager and John Hart was removed as team president.Anthopoulos, a former Dodgers and Blue Jays executive, will...

Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer headed for elbow surgeryJUPITER, Fla. (AP) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer will have surgery this week on his left elbow and could ultimately need a Tommy John operation.The 30-year-old Schafer is one of the more intriguing stories across spring training. He spent six...

Braves' rotation takes another hit as Max Fried placed on ILThe Atlanta Braves' season-long rotation woes continued Tuesday when Max Fried, the top healthy starter, was placed on the 10-day injured list.The latest blow to the rotation could accelerate the team's plans to have Cole Hamels rushed into action...

Associated PressTwins' Max Kepler retraces steps in trip back to GermanyBy CIAR??N FAHEYBERLIN (AP) When Max Kepler makes an acrobatic catch for the Minnesota Twins, perhaps he owes a bit to his parents.Back in his hometown of Berlin, the 26-year-old outfielder paid tribute to his parents, professional ballet...

AP Sports WriterMLB sues insurance providers, cites billions in virus lossesBy JAKE SEINERMajor League Baseball and all 30 of its teams are suing their insurance providers, citing billions of dollars in losses during the 2020 season played almost entirely without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.The suit, filed in...

Seager, Mariners rally in 8th to beat Athletics 6-3OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Mike Leake has found the consistency he was looking for earlier in the season. Seattle manager Scott Servais is hoping the rest of his club can do the same after the Mariners spent the past two weeks...

AP Sports WriterOdorizzi, Escobar lead Twins past Cardinals, 7-1By KURT VOIGTST. LOUIS (AP) Amid a bitterly cold April that led to four weather-related postponements, the Minnesota Twins never really had a chance to reap the rewards of a busy offseason.Now that the weather's turned, the Twins are starting...

The CINCINNATI and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/22/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cincinnati Reds (66-89) at Miami Marlins (60-93) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 22 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 905 CINCINNATI 8 (-110) (-110) 8 (-110) 100 -110 906 MIAMI TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: MIAMI , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Right-hander Jesse Chavez can earn up to $2.5 million in bonuses based on starts in his deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Chavez has a $5.75 million salary under the agreement announced Friday. He would earn $100,000 each for 10, 12 and 14 starts, $150,000 apiece for...

Associated PressA's score 7 in 7th to beat Angels 10-6; Trout hits 45thBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Manager Bob Melvin is fond of saying the Athletics are at their best when hitting home runs and showing patience in the batter's box.They've proved they're pretty good when pinch-hitting, too.Pinch-hitter...