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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed Hanley Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. The 31-year-old Ramirez missed the previous seven games because of the injury. During his time down, he has taken grounders at first as he attempts to convert from an...

Wife: David Ortiz in good condition, out of intensive careBOSTON (AP) David Ortiz's wife says he has moved out of intensive care.Tiffany Ortiz said in a statement distributed by the Red Sox on Saturday that the ex-Boston slugger remains hospitalized and in good condition, almost two weeks after...

Kazmir leaves in 2nd inning due to tightness in sideSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Kazmir left Monday's game against Colorado after his first pitch of the second inning due to tightness on his left side.The 33-year-old left-hander said he was tight in his hip, side...

Tanner Roark, Blue Jays finalize $24M, 2-year contractTORONTO (AP) Tanner Roark has to keep the ball down in order to succeed, especially in the AL East.''Popups, they go out for home runs. It is what it is,'' Roark said with a laugh Wednesday after finalizing a $24 million,...

LEADING OFF: Astros go for team record-tying 12th win in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:HOT HOUSTONThe Astros aim for their 12th straight victory, which would tie for the longest winning streak in franchise history set in 1999 and duplicated in 2004. Fresh...

AP Sports WriterNationals announce 7-year extension for Stephen StrasburgBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say they have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with Stephen Strasburg.The team will hold a news conference at Nationals Park on Tuesday.According to a person familiar with the negotiations, the deal will...

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Darvish tries to save season vs MarlinsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---TRY AGAINThe Cubs and Marlins resume their series a day after poor weather caused a postponement at Wrigley Field. Miami leads the best-of-three 1-0 but may be without outfielder...

AP Sports WriterScherzer no-hit try into 7th, Nats top Cards, lead NLCS 2-0By JAY COHENST. LOUIS (AP) Max Scherzer was strength and fire. Anibal Sanchez was artistry and deception.Two different styles, two absolute gems for the Washington Nationals.Scherzer followed Sanchez's near no-hitter with a try of his own,...

AP Baseball WriterAaron Boone interviews for New York Yankees managerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Boone became the first person with no experience as a manager of coach to interview to become Joe Girardi's successor with the New York Yankees.The 44-year-old interviewed Friday, becoming the fourth to go...

AP Sports WriterLeaving in Blanton backfires for Roberts in opening lossBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) After making all the right moves in the NL Division Series, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to leave in Joe Blanton quickly backfired in the Championship Series opener.Adrian Gonzalez had just tied...

Associated PressDixon hits 3-run HR in 10th, Tigers beat Royals 5-2By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) After being humiliated by the Kansas City Royals a day earlier, the Detroit Tigers were focused on redemption Sunday.It came via one of the lesser-known members of the roster.Journeyman Brandon Dixon, only in the...

Associated PressBieber, bullpen lead Indians to 4-2 win over SeattleBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) Catcher Kevin Plawecki hasn't worked with Shane Bieber much, yet his respect for the young Cleveland Indians pitcher grows with each outing.Bieber didn't have the neatest effort on Tuesday, but he came out on top...