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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Infielder Trevor Plouffe has finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics and is expected to be the primary third baseman if he can stay healthy. Plouffe can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances as part of the agreement announced...

Braves stick with Acuña for Game 2 against CardinalsATLANTA (AP) Ronald Acuna Jr. remains in Atlanta's lineup, hitting leadoff and playing center field, in Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.Acuna drew criticism from manager Brian Snitker and his teammates for his lack...

Molina, Realmuto homer to lead MLB All-Stars over Japan 7-3TOKYO (AP) Yadier Molina had three hits, including a three-run homer, and J.T. Realmuto also went deep to lead the MLB All-Stars over Japan 7-3 on Sunday for their first win of the six-game exhibition series after a pair...

Pederson leaves game after frightening collision with PuigLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson left a game against the St. Louis Cardinals after a frightening collision with Yasiel Puig on the warning track Tuesday night.Just before crashing into Pederson, Puig sprinted from right field to right-center and caught...

LEADING OFF: All 4 Division Series matchups could be decidedBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:REMEMBER ME?Charlie Morton helped Houston achieve the ultimate prize in 2017, winning Game 7 of the AL Championship Series with a sharp start against the Yankees and then winning...

Associated PressLiriano goes 2 scoreless innings in Tigers debutBy MARK DIDTLERLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Detroit left-hander Francisco Liriano threw two scoreless innings against the New York Yankees in his first start with a new team.Liriano allowed one hit, walked two and struck out three in the Tigers' 7-2 loss...

AP Sports WriterTexas Rangers fire Banister after consecutive losing seasonsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers fired manager Jeff Banister on Friday after the team stumbled to its first consecutive losing records in 10 years after winning AL West titles in each of his first two seasons.Texas...

LEADING OFF: Indians go for 18, Brewers can sweep CubsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---SUNDAY NIGHT STREAKINGThe Indians will play for their 18th straight victory in a nationally televised game against the Orioles. Francisco Lindor homered to help Cleveland win its franchise-record...

Associated PressCards' Goldschmidt hits 3 HRs, walked intentionally in 9thBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Paul Goldschmidt was hoping to swing for baseball history when Brewers manager Craig Counsell took the bat out of his hands.Though he felt for the boo-bird Cardinal fans behind the visiting dugout, the move wasn't...

The Latest: Danny Salazar will be on World Series rosterBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):5:44 p.m.Indians manager Terry Francona said right-hander Danny Salazar will be on the World Series roster.Salazar has not pitched since Sept. 9 because of forearm tightness. He pitched in...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Peralta agrees to $22M, 3-year deal with D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Left fielder David Peralta avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $22 million, three-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on...

MLB CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 4-21 - Salary arbitration hearings, Phoenix.Feb. 11 - Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.Feb. 16 - Voluntary reporting date for other players.Feb. 21 - Mandatory reporting date.March 26 - Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.April 18-19 - San Diego vs....