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Associated PressTwins first baseman Mauer sent out for Triple-A rehab stintBy MIKE COOKMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have sent first baseman Joe Mauer to Triple-A Rochester for a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a cervical neck strain and concussion-like symptoms.Twins manager Paul Molitor said...

AP Baseball WriterRomine looks forward to good opportunity in DetroitBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Austin Romine tried to put his tussle with Miguel Cabrera in the past.They're teammates now.Romine and the Tigers finalized a $4.15 million, one-year deal on Friday that gives the 31-year-old catcher a chance for a...

Associated PressBogaerts hits slam in 7-run 8th, Red Sox beat White Sox 9-2By JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in Boston's seven-run eighth inning to give the Red Sox a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.Mitch Moreland went 2 for 3 with...

AP Sports WriterParty of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd halfBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.Shortly after getting tossed by home plate umpire Joe West on July 4 following an outburst in which...

Associated PressBlue Jays still waiting for bats to break out in ALCSBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays are running out of time to fix their startling power outage in the AL Championship Series.A trip home to hitter-friendly Rogers Centre for Game 3 was expected to produce a...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' Don Mattingly to return as manager in 2018By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill says Don Mattingly will be back as manager next season.The decision had been expected, with Mattingly entering the third season of a four-year contract. But the...

Red Sox say they are not sure when Sale availableHOUSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox say they aren't sure when lefty ace Chris Sale will be available to pitch.Speaking Tuesday before Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, Boston manager Alex Cora says Sale was still on his...

The Latest: Series ace Jon Lester to start Game 1 for CubsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:50 p.m.World Series ace Jon Lester is all set to start Game 1 for the Chicago Cubs.Lester will be fully rested when he pitches Tuesday night at...

Associated PressWainwright heats up, Cards beat Brewers 5-2 for 3-game sweepBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) One St. Louis Cardinals pitcher reached a career milestone, while another added to his growing reputation as one of the league's toughest relievers.Adam Wainwright was warm enough on a cool day, allowing one...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series MVP Strasburg on IL with nerve issue in handBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nationals on Saturday because of the recurring nerve issue in his throwing hand that delayed his start...

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) Dexter Fowler breezes through the center of St. Louis' clubhouse leaving a trail of handshakes and hellos in his wake before landing at his locker and chatting with a handful of players about the merits of a new album. Fowler is the new guy with the Cardinals,...

AP Sports WriterNats' Scherzer plays catch; hamstring 'tweaked' not strainedBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer bounded up the stairs from the dugout to the field on his way to his usual post-start catch Sunday, the white compression sleeve on his right leg the only indication that...