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Royals scoreless streak at 43 innings after 12-0 loss to TBKANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) The Kansas City Royals extended their scoreless streak to an AL record-equaling 43 innings, getting shut out for a fourth straight game in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.The...

The COLORADO and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/11/2017 at 9:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Colorado Rockies (78-65) at Arizona Diamondbacks (83-60) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 11 - 9:40 PM EST WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU RL 903 COLORADO 9 (-190) (-190) 8.5 (-110) 180 -190 904 ARIZONA TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FSN Arizona PITCHING...

AP Sports WriterBraves still open to adding free agent to short-term dealBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves haven't closed the door on adding a free agent, preferably on a short-term deal.General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday he's still considering free-agent options at third base, the outfield and...

A's closer Treinen wins arbitration case, to make $6.4MOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen will receive a $6.4 million salary for 2019 after winning his arbitration case.Treinen's case was heard Friday. He asked arbitrators Steven Wolf, Allen Ponak and Phillip LaPorte for a raise from $2.2...

AP Sports WriterParty of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd halfBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.Shortly after getting tossed by home plate umpire Joe West on July 4 following an outburst in which...

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander are expecting first childHOUSTON (AP) Supermodel Kate Upton and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander are expecting their first child.Upton announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday in a post with the hashtag ''pregnant in Miami'' where she tagged Verlander. The picture of her...

AP Baseball WriterAP Exclusive: MLB projects $640K per game loss with no fansBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an average loss of $640,000 for each game over an 82-game season in empty ballparks, according to a presentation from...

Nationals ace Max Scherzer back to injured listWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East while pushing for a wild card berth.The Nationals announced Monday that Scherzer...

AP Sports WriterMinor, Rangers edge Brewers 1-0By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Texas left-hander Mike Minor was ready for Christian Yelich. For all the Milwaukee Brewers, really.Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game series...

AP Baseball WriterPitcher Johnny Cueto decides to stay Giants, no opting outBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right-hander Johnny Cueto is staying with the San Francisco Giants.Cueto had the option to opt out of his contract that runs through 2021. The team said Sunday the pitcher had decided to...

Catcher Caleb Joseph loses to Orioles in arbitrationST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Catcher Caleb Joseph has lost his salary arbitration case with the Baltimore Orioles after setting major league records for most at-bats and plate appearances in a season with no RBIs.Joseph was awarded the team's $700,000 offer rather...

Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class actionLOS ANGELES (AP) A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status.The lawsuit was filed Monday...