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MLB commish says he plans to meet with Indians owner on logoCLEVELAND (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he plans to meet with Indians owner Paul Dolan following the World Series to discuss the team's continued use of the controversial Chief Wahoo logo.The smiling, red-faced symbol has stirred...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Finally! A Cubs team that ain't afraid of no ghostsBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) Grown men didn't weep.Maybe because anyone old enough to actually remember the last time the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series would be at least 71 and know enough to...

Cobb scratched from start with back stiffnessTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb has been scratched from a start in a minor league game due to left lower back tightness.Cobb was scheduled to pitch in an intrasquad game Sunday.Cobb returned from Tommy John surgery late last...

The Latest: Indians' Merritt walks to stadium unrecognizedCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4 p.m.One start made Ryan Merritt a postseason hero, but he's hardly a household name.The Indians rookie pitcher walked to work virtually unrecognized Tuesday before Game 5 of the World Series...

AP Sports WriterTriple-A battery? Giovanni Soto to Geovany Soto for ChisoxBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox could have quite a Triple-A battery next season: Giovanni Soto pitching to Geovany Soto.Geovany Soto, the NL Rookie of the Year with the Chicago Cubs in 2008, has reached a...

AP Legal Affairs WriterLawyers: Sports agent, trainer deny Cuban player smugglingBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Lawyers for a sports agent and a trainer told jurors they ran legitimate businesses and were not involved with illegal smuggling of Cuban baseball players from the communist island.Opening statements were held Wednesday in...

Rodriguez called up by Red Sox to start Saturday at YankeesNEW YORK (AP) Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been recalled by the Boston Red Sox from Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to start against the New York Yankees on Saturday.Rodriguez originally was scheduled to start Friday's game at New...

Associated PressTanaka says he isn't thinking about ability to opt outBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka says he is not thinking about his opt-out provision.Tanaka's $155 million, seven-year contract allows him to terminate the deal after this season, give up a $23 million...

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 PressBooming bats of Bautista, Encarnacion could leave Jays' nestBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) In back-to-back postseasons, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion hit the two biggest home runs Blue Jays fans had seen in a generation.But after making baseball history in Toronto, both might be about to become history...

The Latest: Heyward stays in Cubs lineup for Series Game 5By The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):3:15 p.m.After getting a pair of hits in Game 4, slumping Jason Heyward remained in the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for World Series Game 5.Cubs...

AP Sports WriterOrioles acquire LHP Miley from MarinersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Baltimore is hoping Wade Miley can turn his solid July into a big finish with the AL East leaders.The Orioles acquired Miley in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, giving manager Buck Showalter an experienced...