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Cubs-Indians: A capsule look at the World SeriesBy The Associated PressA look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians:---Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tuesday, at Cleveland (8:08 p.m.); Game 2, Wednesday, at Cleveland (8:08 p.m.); Game 3, Friday at Chicago (8:08 p.m.); Game...

Wisler called up to make spot start for BravesBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Matt Wisler from Triple-A Gwinnett to make a spot start Friday against Miami and give Sean Newcomb an extra day of rest.Left-hander Max Fried, recalled Thursday to make a...

AP Sports WriterBaseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star managerBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Among the most unlikely All-Stars is a former 17th-round draft pick with one career home run.Brad Mills won't swing a bat Tuesday night. But he will pinch-hit.The Cleveland Indians bench coach will manage the...

Dylan Bundy to start Baltimore Orioles' openerSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Dylan Bundy has been picked to start the Baltimore Orioles' opener against Minnesota on March 29.The 24-year-old right-hander led the Orioles in wins last season, when he was 13-9 with a 4.24 ERA.Bundy beat out Kevin Gausman, who started...

AP Sports Writer'Wiped out' Francona aching from Indians October ousterBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona said he was physically ''wiped out'' by a season that ended way too soon.Francona met with reporters on Friday, two days after Cleveland was eliminated from the postseason by the New...

Associated PressAgainst backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by TrumpBy JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Boston Red Sox - well, some of them - at the White House on Thursday, but made no mention of the controversy that shadowed the visit.The team's...

AP Sports WriterPadres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressTBA - Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.June 3-4 - Owners meeting, New York.June 10-July 20 - Amateur draft starts.June 15 - International amateur signing period closes.July 2-Jan. 15 - International amateur signing period opens.July 10-Aug. 1 - Deadline for drafted players to...

AP Baseball WriterPhillies, Velasquez stumble again in 6-4 loss to MetsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) About a half-hour before the first pitch, the Philadelphia Phillies learned the New York Mets had scratched major league ERA leader Jacob deGrom because of a steady rain forecast for all afternoon.''In a...

Associated PressSampson needs surgery on injured elbowBy CURTIS CRABTREESEATTLE (AP) Mariners right-hander Adrian Sampson needs surgery on his injured right elbow and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.Sampson was scratched from his scheduled start in Detroit on Thursday while tossing his warmup pitches before the...

LEADING OFF: Astros-Red Sox at Fenway, Dodgers visit RockiesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday:OCTOBER IN THE AIRTwo of the top teams in the majors meet at Fenway Park when Gerrit Cole (13-5, 2.86 ERA) and the Astros take on David Price (14-6, 3.60)...

Associated PressBatting champ Anderson says he won't change his styleBy JACK THOMPSONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) As far as Tim Anderson is concerned, winning a batting title doesn't change his status.Anderson led the major leagues with a .335 average last season for the Chicago White Sox. Despite a sprained ankle...