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AP Sports WriterAstros C McCann on DL for surgery on troublesome right kneeBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Astros catcher Brian McCann will have surgery on the troublesome right knee that has sent him to the disabled list for the second time this season.McCann was put on the disabled...

AP Baseball WriterTom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop...

AP Sports WriterDodgers head into camp with added firepower in Betts, PriceBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to spring training with added firepower for an already potent offense and pitching rotation.After being quiet most of the winter, they pulled off a blockbuster deal...

Yanks' Britton goes on IL with left hamstring injuryNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees have placed reliever Zack Britton on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring after he was injured in Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.Britton underwent an MRI before Thursday's game...

The OAKLAND and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OAKLAND vs DETROIT GAME: Oakland Athletics (19-25) at Detroit Tigers (18-23) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 961 OAKLAND 9.5 (100) (100) 9.5 (-110) -110 100 962 DETROIT TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Detroit LINE:...

Associated PressJapan's baseball, soccer leagues want more fans in standsBy KOJI UEDATOKYO (AP) Japanese baseball and soccer want government approval to let more fans into their stadiums now that the COVID-19 infection rate is trending downward, the heads of the leagues said Tuesday.Nippon Professional Baseball and the soccer...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeatBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) John Farrell racked up a lot of wins and World Series title with the Boston Red Sox. But past success wasn't enough to save his job after consecutive early playoff exits.Boston fired Farrell...

AP Sports WriterMeadows slam, Richards' gem carry Rays past Orioles 7-1By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Clutch hitting. Strong starting pitching. Road wins.Those are marks of a playoff contender, and the Tampa Bay Rays appear poised to benefit from each facet as they strive to reach the postseason for the...

White Sox slugger Jiménez sidelined with bruised footCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has a sprained right foot, likely sidelining the slugger for a pivotal season-ending series against the crosstown Cubs.The White Sox had dropped a season-high five in a row heading into the weekend set,...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) After signaling an intent to aggressively seek upgrades to a club that won 101 games last season, the Minnesota Twins were passed over in their initial pursuit of top-tier starting pitching.As the grousing from some...

AP Sports WriterBaker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for 'last hurrah'By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Before he begins his “last hurrah," Dusty Baker intends to talk to his new team. He hasn't decided exactly what he'll say to the scandal-riddled Houston Astros when spring training starts, but he's certain...

The OAKLAND and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (64-82) at Philadelphia Phillies (57-89) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 OAKLAND 9.5 (-120) (-120) 9.5 (-110) 110 -120 930 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING...