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Associated PressBryan Harper looking to join brother Bryce on Nats rosterBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) It's easy to confuse Bryan Harper with his more famous brother Bryce, especially with both wearing Washington Nationals uniforms.They stand about 6-foot-4 and share similar facial features, right down to tightly cropped beards....

AP Sports WriterBraves back in Atlanta, where other teams come to celebrateBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Braves are back in the A-T-L for a decisive postseason game.That's not necessarily a good omen for the home team.Over the years, Atlanta is the place where other teams come to celebrate...

Hellickson, Napoli, Revere among the latest big league cutsBy The Associated PressWashington pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Cleveland slugger Mike Napoli and Cincinnati outfielder Ben Revere were among the latest cuts as big league teams reached a deadline to make roster decisions.Kansas City pitcher Ricky Nolasco, Minnesota infielder Erick Aybar and...

Associated PressPina's homer leads Brewers to 7-6 comeback win over PiratesBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Manny Pina hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Pina's one-out shot to right field came off Pirates reliever Juan...

Mets' Wright starts rehab assignment in minors, goes 0 for 3CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) New York Mets third baseman David Wright played his first game in almost a year Sunday, going 0 for 3 to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment.Wright struck out twice and flied out for St....

AP Sports WriterSandoval homers in 11th to lift Giants to 2-1 win vs PadresBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The red-hot San Francisco Giants keep playing - and winning - extra-inning games.Pablo Sandoval homered with two outs in the 11th and the Giants beat the San Diego Padres 2-1...

AP Sports WriterLos Viejos -- The Old Guys -- help Nationals make SeriesBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) NL MVP candidate Anthony Rendon surveyed his teammates scattered around the Nationals Park diamond, whoopin' it up after clinching a World Series berth.There were starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Anibal Sanchez, each...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Phillies, Saunders agree to $9M, 1-year dealBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Outfielder Michael Saunders and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $9 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because...

CINCINNATI (AP) Pete Rose's application for reinstatement was rejected Monday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who cited his continued gambling. Rose agreed to a lifetime ban from baseball in August 1989 after an investigation for Major League Baseball by lawyer John Dowd concluded Rose placed numerous bets on the Reds...

Associated PressSteinbrenner excited about Yankees stocked with youthBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Hal Steinbrenner is excited about a relatively low-cost New York Yankees stocked with youth and optimism.''I can't ever remember a time like this, even 20 years ago, when so many of our fans knew about players...

Associated PressFranco HR, 4 RBIs as Phillies hold off Brewers 10-9By RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Maikel Franco homered and drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies held off Milwaukee's ninth-inning rally to beat the Brewers 10-9 on Sunday.Rhys Hoskins and Odubel Herrera also homered as the Phillies took...

AP Baseball WriterMets say Harvey will return to mound Friday at MilwaukeeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Matt Harvey is set to rejoin the New York Mets' rotation Friday in their Major League Baseball match at Milwaukee after serving a three-day suspension for not showing up at Citi Field...