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Son of Indians GM blurts out Lindor contract info on radioGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) It's no secret the Cleveland Indians want to sign All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor to a long-term contract.Thanks to little Brody Chernoff, the length of that deal may now be known.On Saturday, the 6-year-old son of...

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...

AP Sports WriterMaeda to start Game 1 for DodgersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda will start Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.Maeda has lost three straight starts, lasting just three innings in his first career playoff...

The Latest: Chisenhall feeling better for IndiansCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):5:30 p.m.Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall should be available for Game 6 after being stricken with a stomach bug on Sunday.Chisenhall was sent back to the team hotel before Game 5...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Finally! A Cubs team that ain't afraid of no ghostsBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) Grown men didn't weep.Maybe because anyone old enough to actually remember the last time the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series would be at least 71 and know enough to...

ATLANTA (AP) The Braves have added a veteran pitcher to their young rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Bud Norris.The 30-year-old split last season between Baltimore and San Diego, going 3-11 with a 6.72 ERA over 38 games, including 11 starts.In 2014, he had the best...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched major league ERA leader Zack Greinke from his start against Arizona on Wednesday night due to soreness in his calf.The Dodgers say Greinke is expected to take his next turn in the Dodgers' rotation early next week.The right-hander is...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers have optioned right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia to Triple-A Oklahoma City in anticipation of pitcher Juan Nicasio's return from the 15-day disabled list.Garcia was sent down Monday, an off day for the team before it opens a three-game series at Cincinnati on Tuesday. That's...

The ATLANTA and the NY METS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/26/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Atlanta Braves (71-85) at New York Mets (67-90) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 ATLANTA 8.5 (-115) (-105) 8.5 (-110) -105 -105 954 NY METS TV: 7:10 p.m. ET,...

The Latest: Indians' Merritt walks to stadium unrecognizedCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4 p.m.One start made Ryan Merritt a postseason hero, but he's hardly a household name.The Indians rookie pitcher walked to work virtually unrecognized Tuesday before Game 5 of the World Series...

The Latest: Series scoop: Indians' Francona wolfs ice creamBy The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):6:35 p.m.Terry Francona may skip dessert for a day or two.Unable to sleep before Game 5 of the World Series, Cleveland's manager said he ordered $44 worth...

Blue Jays stave alive, Dodgers shut out CubsLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles' Rich Hill, who was pitching in the independent Atlantic League just 14 months ago, threw six scoreless inning to steer the Dodgers to a 6-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, taking a 2-1 lead...