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AP Sports WriterDodgers put Kenta Maeda on injured listBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Dodgers put Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list after he hurt his left thigh, costing them one of their best starters in May.Maeda gave up only three hits in 6 2/3 innings of a...

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from RaysSAN DIEGO (AP) Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash's curious pitching change.With three years left on his contract, Snell hardly considered that could be his final...

LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking GMBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that's fine with outfielder Josh Reddick.Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors...

Congressmen want MLB documents on regional sports networksNEW YORK (AP) Two congressmen want Major League Baseball to produce documents by April 25 tied to its attempt to purchase control of 21 regional sports networks.The two Democrats are Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, chairman of the House oversight and...

Mets send RHP Ryan to Rangers to complete Todd Frazier dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets are sending minor league right-hander Ryder Ryan to the Texas Rangers as the player to be named in a trade for infielder Todd Frazier on Aug. 31.Ryan is a 25-year-old reliever...

AP Baseball WriterTigers agree to 1-year deals with Cron, SchoopBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers needed power, so they're bringing in two players from the Minnesota team that set a major league record for home runs.The Tigers agreed to one-year deals with free agents Jonathan Schoop and...

Astros owner declines comment on sign stealing investigationARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has declined to comment on Major League Baseball’s investigation into allegations of sign stealing.While walking through the lobby of the hotel where owners were meeting Wednesday, Crane stopped briefly when approached by reporters....

HOUSTON (AP) Astros star Jose Altuve has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Manager AJ Hinch announced the move after an 11-4 win over Texas on Saturday night. Altuve was injured in the first inning of a 3-0 win Friday, leaving in the first...

Associated PressCubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL with elbow inflammationBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the injured list with elbow inflammation on Thursday ahead of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers.Kimbrel hasn't pitched since allowing a three-run home run to...

Former Rockies star Gonzalez gets new start with IndiansGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Carlos Gonzalez's career is laden with personal achievements - a batting title, three All-Star appearances, three Gold Gloves.He has earned the respect of teammates and opponents and the unwavering devotion of Colorado fans, who have spent the...

A capsule look at the Marlins-Cubs playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs beginning Wednesday. All games in Chicago:---MIAMI MARLINSRecord: 31-29.Playoff Entry: second place, NL East.Playoff Seed: No. 6.Manager: Don Mattingly (fifth season).Projected Rotation: RHP Pablo Lopez...

The PITTSBURGH and the SAN DIEGO will both be gunning for a victory on 5/16/2019 at 10:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH vs SAN DIEGO GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (21-19) at San Diego Padres (22-21) DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 16 - 10:10 PM EST WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 PITTSBURGH 7.5 (-135) (-135) 7.5 (-110) 125 -135 960 SAN DIEGO TV: 10:10 p.m....