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AP Sports WriterShort story: Indians' Lindor set to smile, sparkle in SeriesBy TOM WTHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Born in November, Francisco Lindor is an October baby this year.You'd never know these are his first steps on baseball's pressure-packed postseason stage.Cleveland's dazzling shortstop, who can illuminate a ballpark with his swing...

AP Sports WriterAlvarez hits 2 HRs to help Orioles beat Tigers 5-3By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Substitute starter Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs, Trey Mancini had a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Sunday for their first home series win of the season.Kevin...

AP Sports WriterRobles returns to Nationals' lineup for Game 3 vs. CardinalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Victor Robles is back in the Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series after missing the past five games with a hamstring injury.Robles was starting in center field and batting...

LEADING OFF: García youngest Yankees postseason starterBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:---KID'S GAMEPrized rookie Deivi Garcia is set to become the youngest Yankees pitcher to make a postseason start in Game 2 of the best-of-five AL Division Series against rival Tampa Bay. New...

Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1ANAHEIM, California (AP) For Albert Pujols, the home runs keep coming and the records keep falling.The Angels slugger hit a three-run homer Tuesday night, the 610th of his career, breaking a tie for eighth on the career list with...

Rays acquire C Kratz in trade with GiantsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired journeyman catcher Erik Kratz in a trade with the San Francisco Giants.The 38-year-old Kratz hit .125 (4 for 32) in 15 games for San Francisco. He was designated for assignment on...

Zack Wheeler, Phillies finalize $118M, 5-year contractSAN DIEGO (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler finalized their $118 million, five-year contract Monday.Wheeler agreed to the deal last Thursday subject to a successful physical.The 29-year-old stays in the NL East after spending his first seven seasons with the...

Prized prospect Kingery, Phillies reach 6-year contractCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and prized prospect Scott Kingery have reached a six-year contract, a major endorsement for a player who has yet to reach the big leagues.The Phillies announced the deal Sunday that goes through the 2023 season. There...

NEW YORK (AP) Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidable competition yet.The Chicago Cubs righty aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw to earn the NL Cy Young Award by a comfortable margin Wednesday.''There was some anxiety involved,'' Arrieta said on a...

Spring training pitch clock use to start without penaltiesNEW YORK (AP) A 20-second pitch clock will be phased in in three stages during spring training, with the start of ball/strike penalties depending on negotiations with the players' association.Major League Baseball said Friday that the pitch clock will not...

AP Sports WritersRed Sox stripped of pick, Cora banned in sign stealing scamsBy RONALD BLUM and JIMMY GOLENNEW YORK (AP) The Boston Red Sox escaped major penalties in Major League Baseball's cheating investigation on Wednesday, with Commissioner Rob Manfred concluding that the 2018 World Series champions' sign-stealing efforts...

AP Sports WriterDozier's 3-run homer sends Bailey, Royals over Twins 6-1By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Hunter Dozier hit a three-run shot during a five-run third inning, Homer Bailey was stingy again pitching into the sixth and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Sunday.Alex...