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AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball into the seventh inning, Chris Taylor homered again and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Tuesday night to open a commanding 3-0 lead...

The NY YANKEES and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/26/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Yankees (82-47) at Baltimore Orioles (37-93) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 26 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 NY YANKEES 9 (245) (245) 8.5 (-110) -290 245 964 BALTIMORE TV: 8:05 PM LINE:...

Associated PressAnderson earns AL batting title at .335 as White Sox winBy JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Tim Anderson became the third Chicago White Sox player to win an American League batting title, finishing at .335 after going 0 for 2 in a season-ending 5-3 win over the worst-in-the-majors Detroit...

A capsule look at the Marlins-Braves playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves in Houston beginning Tuesday:---Season Series: Braves won 6-4.---MIAMI MARLINSRecord: 31-29.Playoff Entry: second place, NL East.Playoff Seed: No. 6.Manager: Don Mattingly (fifth season).Projected Rotation: RHP...

LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKING STANTONGiancarlo Stanton has homered in five straight games for the Marlins and leads the majors with 43. He's already set the Miami record for homers in...

Mets activate Conforto; outfielder to lead off vs StrasburgWASHINGTON (AP) New York Mets All-Star outfielder Michael Conforto has been activated off the disabled list and will make his season debut against Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals.The Mets announced Conforto's addition to the 25-man roster before Thursday's game...

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Josh Hamilton was back in Texas on Wednesday to have his surgically reconstructed left knee examined after he experienced discomfort during the Rangers' first full-squad spring training workout. The 2010 AL MVP, at spring training with a minor league contract, felt stiffness while doing some running drills...

Mets sign infielder Joe Panik before game vs NationalsNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets signed infielder Joe Panik before the series opener against the wild card-leading Washington Nationals.The Mets made the announcement on Friday. The 28-year-old Panik was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants this...

AP Baseball WriterHandicapping the race for the last AL postseason spotBy NOAH TRISTERThe race for the second wild card in the American League isn't exactly a picture of excellence, yet it could still be awfully exciting.Minnesota holds that spot after Sunday's victory at Toronto, but there are six teams...

TORONTO (AP) - The New York Yankees decided to sleep over in Boston after sweeping the Red Sox and get some extra rest before crossing into Canada.With the blessing of Major League Baseball, the Yankees remained in Boston following Sunday night's game at Fenway Park, then flew to Toronto...

AP Sports WriterTwins clinch playoff spot, continue unexpected turnaroundBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Minnesota Twins became the first team to make the playoffs after losing at least 100 games the previous season, clinching an AL wild-card berth on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Angles lost 6-4 in 10...

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy HamiltonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---CALLING ALL STARSMajor League Baseball announces starters and backups for the All-Star Game in Miami on July 11. And while Yankees rookie Aaron Judge and Washington slugger Bryce Harper will...