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SEATTLE (AP) When Jerry Dipoto took charge of the Seattle Mariners he arrived with a list of tasks to complete and a rough timeline for getting them done.Get his support staff in place, decide on his field manager and then be aggressive and active in overhauling a roster...

Hector Rondon agrees to $8.5M, 2-year deal with AstrosHOUSTON (AP) Reliever Hector Rondon has agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the World Series champion Houston Astros.The 29-year-old right-hander gets $4 million next year and $4.5 million in 2019.He spent the last five years with the Chicago...

Dodgers' Machado fined by MLB for kicking Brewers 1B AguilarLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers star Manny Machado has been fined by Major League Baseball for kicking Milwaukee first baseman Jesus Aguilar in the NL Championship Series.MLB fined Machado an undisclosed amount on Wednesday, a day after the baserunning incident...

Associated PressRays' 2-way player McKay to have season-ending surgeryBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) Tampa Bay Rays two-way rookie Brendan McKay will have season-ending surgery on his left throwing shoulder Wednesday.The 24-year-old McKay tested positive for the coronavirus in early July and missed most of the club's preseason camp....

World Series win has relieved Cubs fans heading to ClevelandCHICAGO (AP) One thing that isn't dead on Halloween is Chicago Cubs' fans hope that the team can still win it all.Some are planning trips to Cleveland for World Series Game 6 Tuesday after the Cubs survived elimination Sunday...

Associated PressCardinals' Alex Reyes breaks left pinkie punching wallBy BY STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes broke the pinkie in his non-throwing hand when he punched a wall in frustration after his last start for Triple-A Memphis.The 24-year-old right-hander gave up three runs and...

The TEXAS and the LA ANGELS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/11/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Texas Rangers (61-82) at Los Angeles Angels (71-72) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 11 - 10:07 PM EST WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 977 TEXAS () () (-110)   978 LA ANGELS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA...

Angels sign veteran sluggers Chris Carter, Chris YoungTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran slugger Chris Carter and longtime outfielder Chris Young.Carter got a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Sunday, while Young agreed to a one-year contract.Carter played for the...

WooSox park hits milestone, remains on pace for 2021 openerWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) The new ballpark for the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate reached a milestone Monday in the midst of a nationwide sports shutdown.The first steel beams are in the ground for Polar Park in Worcester, which will...

Orioles star Trey Mancini has surgery for colon cancerSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini underwent surgery Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon.The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy, team officials said. Lab results and the timetable for Mancini's recovery will not...

Associated PressIndians' Donaldson thinks he's close to being able to playBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians knew what they were getting when they traded for Josh Donaldson - a former MVP who could help them reach the World Series. They just don't know when they'll be getting...

AP Sports Writer'Up and coming star' Hyde settles in as Orioles managerBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Sitting side by side in the auxiliary clubhouse at Camden Yards, Orioles general manager Mike Elias and new manager Brandon Hyde spoke excitedly Monday about working together to mold the struggling franchise into...