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1901 - Cleveland pitcher Bock Baker gave up a record 23 singles, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Indians 13-1.1930 - In the first night game in organized baseball, Muskogee defeated Independence 13-3 in a Western Association game in Independence, Kan.1934 - Detroit's Goose Goslin hit into four...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Olson giving A's a glimpse of their futureBy BRANDON WILLIAMSThe Athletics are getting a glimpse into their future, while an unexpected source of power is driving the Twins from the cellar to a possible view from the penthouse. On the other hand, there is one...

Cubs win first game over Dodgers, Indians 2-0 up over JaysBy The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) Miguel Montero delivered a memorable grand slam home run, Javier Baez stole home and Jon Lester turned in another steady pitching performance as the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in...

AP Baseball WriterMLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balksBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on...

LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ROAMING ROMINE?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says he may play Andrew Romine at all nine positions during one of Detroit's games this week against Oakland. Romine has played everywhere...

Rays designated Miller for assignmentST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment to clear a roster spot for first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers.Miller, 28, hit .256 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 48 games this season but struggled defensively at first...

AP Baseball WriterKhris Davis, A's agree to deal adding $33.75M for '20, '21By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics slugger Khris Davis has gotten the long-term deal he wanted.The Athletics said Thursday they had agreed to a contract through the 2021 season. The new deal adds $33.75 million for...

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...

Nationals promote top prospect Robles from minorsWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have promoted top prospect Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg.The 20-year-old Robles hit .300 with 10 homers, 47 RBIs and 27 steals in 114 games over two minor league stops this season. The outfielder signed with Washington as...

ATLANTA (AP) Japan honored former home run king Hank Aaron with one of its highest awards on Thursday, saying he is a symbol of its close relationship with the United States and their shared love of baseball.The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette was presented...

Associated PressBrewers' overpowering bullpen banged up entering '19By JACK THOMPSONPHOENIX (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers vaunted bullpen is entering the season without a couple of its most imposing pieces.Corey Knebel is out indefinitely with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the type of...

Yankees' Judge, Sanchez to participate in Home Run DerbyNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Baby Bombers who lead the New York Yankees' offense, will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Miami on July 10.Judge, a rookie who homered in his first major league...