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AP Sports WriterPeacock eager to build on breakout 2017 seasonBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Brad Peacock went into spring training last year with the Houston Astros worried he wouldn't make the team.After the best season of his career, the right-hander's spot with the club is now...

AP Sports WriterKeuchel, Altuve help Astros complete sweep of White Sox, 2-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's offense cooled off on Sunday after the Astros piled up 23 runs and 30 hits combined in their last two games.The Astros managed just three hits and two runs in the series...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Analyzing several April baseball surprisesBy JAKE CIELYThere are several fantasy baseball surprises as we head into May, both good and bad. This week, we examine two impressive early season hitters, a struggling starter, a mirage at closer and a player who's better in real life...

AP Sports WriterAngels opt out of stadium lease, look at 'all our options'By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels opted out of their Angel Stadium lease with the city of Anaheim on Tuesday, renewing the possibility they could build a stadium somewhere near their longtime Orange...

Associated PressAstros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, NationalsBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Schezer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington.The...

Marlins' hold Mets hitless through 7 inningsMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' Dan Straily, Jarlin Garcia, and Kyle Barraclough have combined to hold the New York Mets hitless through seven innings Sunday.Straily, who entered with a 7.56 ERA in his first two starts, walked five and struck out five...

LEADING OFF: Hicks a hit for Tigers, Blach set for KershawBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---HICKS STICKSJohn Hicks is off an impressive start as a fill-in for injured Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Called up from Triple-A on Saturday morning, Hicks is...

Padres, Rockies game delayed by puddle in foul territoryDENVER (AP) The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies was temporarily delayed by a puddle on a sunny afternoon at Coors Field.Water began pooling in foul territory along the right field line Sunday, and umpires halted the...

Associated PressWhite Sox add Cuban OF Robert in deal that costs team $52MBy MATT SCHOCHCHICAGO (AP) The White Sox used a mix of their Cuban club tradition and new-school technology to lure prized prospect Luis Robert.The money didn't hurt, either.Chicago finalized a minor league contract with the 19-year-old...

LEADING OFF: Slumping Dodgers getting healthyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BACK TO EARTHWhile they're still the best team in the majors by far, the Dodgers have been less otherworldly for the past week, dropping seven of their last eight. But their weekend...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers try to clinch NL West, Verlander rollsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---DODGER STADIUM DELIGHTLos Angeles can clinch its fifth straight NL West title with either a win at Dodger Stadium over San Francisco or a loss by second-place Arizona...

HR by Marlins' Realmuto negated; he passes teammate on basesMIAMI (AP) A home run by the Marlins' J.T. Realmuto was negated when he passed teammate Marcell Ozuna after rounding first base Monday against the Brewers, costing Miami a run.Realmuto's hit struck the home run sculpture in center field....