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The MINNESOTA and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Minnesota Twins (68-81) at Detroit Tigers (61-88) DATE/TIME: Monday, September 17 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 MINNESOTA () () (-110)   968 DETROIT TV: 7:10 PM LINE: PREDICTION: DETROIT , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterGonzalez, Rockies finalize $5M, 1-year contractBy PAT GRAHAMThe Colorado Rockies finalized a $5 million, one-year contract to bring back three-time All-Star and popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez.His agreement was announced Monday and includes $3 million in bonuses based on days on the active roster.Gonzalez had a $20...

A's reliever Casilla goes on DL with shoulder strainOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have put reliever Santiago Casilla on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder.The A's made the move Saturday. They also optioned right-handed pitcher Josh Lucas to Triple-A Nashville and recalled righties Chris...

Astros lefty Keuchel sent back to Houston for shoulder examCLEVELAND (AP) Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been shut down for now because of inflammation in his left shoulder and sent back to Houston for an examination.Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Keuchel wouldn't pitch as planned on Tuesday...

Associated PressCubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claimsBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.Last year, Melisa Reidy posted a photo on her Instagram account with a caption suggesting her...

AP Sports WriterYanks pitcher Tanaka alert after hit in head by Stanton blowBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after being hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting...

Tigers hire Coolbaugh, Lombard, Hale to coaching staffDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers hired Scott Coolbaugh as hitting coach, George Lombard as bench coach and Chip Hale as third base coach.The Tigers announced the additions to new manager AJ Hinch's staff Saturday.Coolbaugh was the assistant hitting coach for the...

AP Sports WriterBat buddies: Bryant used Alonso's bat during Mets-Cubs gameBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Pete Alonso made a friendly offer to Kris Bryant in June, one that gave the Cubs star an appreciation for the Mets slugger's big heart, but even more so for the breakout rookie's...

The Latest: All-Stars hope wet conditions won't be factorWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):6:30 p.m.Severe thunderstorms that blew through Washington in the afternoon soaked the field at Nationals Park, but players hope the conditions are safe and playable for the All-Star Game.The rain...

Rangers put lefty Perez on DL with right elbow discomfortARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-handed starter Martin Perez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list because of right elbow discomfort.The Rangers made the move before Monday night's series opener at Cleveland. Reliever Jose Leclerc was recalled from...

AP Sports WriterAP source: RP Harris to join with Nats after losing Game 7By JAKE SEINERRelief pitcher Will Harris is joining the Washington Nationals after they beat him in Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.Harris and the Nationals have agreed to a $24 million, three-year...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jose Abreu begins his fourth season in the majors in a much different situation than when he first joined the Chicago White Sox. When Abreu arrived in the U.S. from Cuba in 2014, the White Sox were a veteran team with players like Paul Konerko, Adam Dunn,...