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Padres get RHP Hughes, $14.5M from Padres for young catcherLOS ANGELES (AP) The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Phil Hughes and $14.5 million from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for minor catcher Janigson Villalobos, hoping the former All-Star can find his form in a new spot.The last-place Padres...

LEADING OFF: Nats-Mets open series, Price down for Red SoxBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday:UNEXPECTED IN THE EASTThe Nationals and Mets begin a three-game series in Queens with surprising significance considering both teams have been more than 10 games below .500 this season....

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...

The OAKLAND and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 7/9/2018 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Oakland Athletics (50-40) at Houston Astros (61-31) DATE/TIME: Monday, July 09 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 919 OAKLAND 8.5 (-265) (-240) 8.5 (-110) 220 -240 920 HOUSTON TV: 8:10 PM LINE: -240 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , OAKLAND Oddsmakers currently...

Giants RHP Johnny Cueto may meet with Dr. Andrews over elbowSAN FRANCISCO (AP) San Francisco right-hander Johnny Cueto may meet with specialist Dr. James Andrews on the Giants upcoming road trip to get his sore pitching elbow evaluated.Cueto was placed on the disabled list Tuesday night with inflammation...

AP Sports WriterReds promote Nick Krall to general managerBy JOE KAYThe Cincinnati Reds have promoted Nick Krall to general manager, giving him more responsibilities as the team tries to emerge from a major rebuild.Krall has been an assistant to Dick Williams, who will remain president of baseball operations and...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox pound Yankees 19-3, biggest win ever in rivalryBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had some special guests in town to see Boston open a critical series against the AL East-leading New York Yankees.They got to the park too late to see...

AP Sports WriterColumn: MLB needs to protect its fans at every ballparkBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) There's always a surge of excitement when a foul ball comes your way, mixed with a sense of dread.It's a thrilling souvenir to take home from the ballpark.Yet too many fans have been...

Kevin McGuiness quits MLBPA, replaced by Xavier JamesNEW YORK (AP) Kevin McGuiness has resigned after five years as chief operations officer of the Major League Baseball Players Association and been replaced by Xavier D. James, who had been his deputy.James, 51, was hired by the union last year...

Cubs first baseman Rizzo wears full uniform on team flightWASHINGTON (AP) Unusual scheduling spawned even more atypical travel attire for Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.The three-time All-Star wore a uniform, complete with a blue jersey and gray pants, on the Cubs' early Thursday morning flight for a...

AP Sports WriterRockies' Arenado says 'my heart was here' after $260M dealBy TIM BOOTHSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Nolan Arenado asked questions. Lots of them. A staggering amount, according to his agent.Once the third baseman acquired the answers needed, it became clear to Arenado he didn't need to experience the...

AP Baseball WriterAnderson's slam backs Rodón as White Sox top Yankees 5-2By MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Tim Anderson hit his first career grand slam and Carlos Rodon pitched the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the scuffling New York Yankees on Sunday.Jose Abreu nearly had a...