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CHICAGO (AP) As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.He is, after all, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs.''It's always in a small corner of your mind,'' the 29-year old Simon said...

Twins put Sano on DL with shin injury, recall VargasCHICAGO (AP) The Minnesota Twins have placed All-Star third baseman Miguel Sano on the 10-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his left shin bone.First baseman Kennys Vargas was recalled Monday from Triple-A Rochester for the fifth time...

AP Sports WriterRockies' bats go mostly quiet in Game 1 of NLDSBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Nolan Arenado and Colorado had one good stretch at the plate. That was it for the whole afternoon.Tough couple of days for the Rockies' star-studded lineup.Arenado helped Colorado rally against Milwaukee's vaunted bullpen...

Outfielder Brian O’Grady agrees to deal with PadresSAN DIEGO (AP) Brian O'Grady and the San Diego Padres agreed Tuesday to a contract that pays $650,000 in the majors and $300,000 in the minors.The 28-year-old outfielder was 2 for 5 with a double in two games last season with...

AP Sports WriterAguilar, Brewers beat Dodgers 7-2, send NLCS to Game 7By JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy.A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd have the Milwaukee Brewers all set up for Game 7.Jesus Aguilar...

The SEATTLE and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 8/26/2018 at 4:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (74-56) at Arizona Diamondbacks (71-58) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 26 - 4:10 PM EST WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU RL 979 SEATTLE 8 (-190) (-185) 8 (-110) 175 -185 980 ARIZONA TV: 4:10 PM LINE: -185 PREDICTION: ARIZONA , SEATTLE Oddsmakers currently have...

LEADING OFF: Reds seek out of NL cellar, Manaea vs Red SoxBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:RED HOT, BUT STILL LASTCincinnati is the hottest team in baseball, taking a six-game winning streak into a series at San Francisco, and another win would finally...

Associated PressBrewers hit 3 HRs off Greinke, beat Diamondbacks 4-2By JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Chase Anderson needed a slight tuneup in the first inning and then kept on motoring.Anderson got all the run support he needed as Travis Shaw, Domingo Santana and Lorenzo Cain homered off Zack Greinke, and...

LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked inBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---CRUNCH TIMEEight teams in the National League are vying for four available postseason spots heading into the regular season's final weekend, and Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty can get...

Yankees minor league has virus, 1st MLB-affiliated playerTAMPA, Fla. (AP) A minor leaguer for the New York Yankees has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19.The team said Sunday the unidentified player had spent his entire time...

AP Sports WriterCoser Craig Kimbrel, Cubs finalize $43M, 3-year dealBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cubs that guarantees $43 million in a big move to strengthen Chicago's bullpen.The team said Friday he passed his physical and will be...

Russell recalled from minors, rejoins Cubs after suspensionCHICAGO (AP) Shortstop Addison Russell is rejoining the Chicago Cubs after completing a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy and spending extra time in the minors to get ready.The Cubs recalled Russell from Triple-A Iowa and he...