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Chris Davis benched by Orioles after 3 strikeouts in openerNEW YORK (AP) It didn't take long for Chris Davis' first benching of the season.The first baseman with the $161 million contract was out of the Baltimore Orioles' starting lineup for a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees...

Team: Rally cat to return to Cardinals after quarantineST. LOUIS (AP) Rally Cat may be coming back to Busch Stadium.The St. Louis Cardinals are taking claim to the now-famous cat that darted across the field during the Aug. 9 game against Kansas City, just moments before Cardinals catcher...

The latest on the League Championship Series. The Royals and Blue Jays are set for Game 4 of the ALCS in Toronto, first pitch is 4:07 p.m. The Mets and Cubs play Game 3 of the NLCS in Chicago with a scheduled start of 8:07 p.m. Here's a look...

Associated PressReds avoid sweep with 3-0 win against A'sBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tanner Roark has been so effective since tinkering with his mechanics and going with a quicker delivery that the Cincinnati right-hander realized things were off when he slowed down in the fourth inning.It didn't take...

AP Baseball WriterMLB ballparks will remain eerily empty on 'opening day'By STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) There will be no hot dogs on the grill, no beer on tap, no vendors in the stands selling peanuts and Cracker Jack.The shiny new stadium deep in the heart of Texas will...

Mets' Harvey, Lagares on disabled list; Reynolds, Nimmo upNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have put pitcher Matt Harvey and outfielder Juan Lagares on the 10-day disabled list and promoted infielder Matt Reynolds and outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Las Vegas.The banged-up Mets made the moves before...

Twins, DH Cruz agree to 1-year-deal with option for 2020MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins and veteran slugger Nelson Cruz have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for the 2020 season, giving Minnesota a boost at designated hitter.The Twins announced the deal Wednesday. Cruz played 144 games for...

AP Sports WriterKershaw set for return amid shaky forecast at Citi FieldBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Clayton Kershaw has been activated from the disabled list and was set to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite a shaky forecast at Citi Field.The lefty ace was scheduled to make...

AP Sports WriterAP source: RP Harris to join with Nats after losing Game 7By JAKE SEINERRelief pitcher Will Harris is joining the Washington Nationals after they beat him in Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.Harris and the Nationals have agreed to a $24 million, three-year...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worryBy BEN WALKEREvery team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, a move that came in the wake of the Philadelphia Phillies announcing Friday five players had tested positive...

Astros put Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injuryHOUSTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb.The Astros put Correa on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled Colin Moran from Triple A...

AP Sports WriterTrevor Hoffman humbled by Hall of Fame tourBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Rarely rattled on the mound as one of baseball's great closers, Trevor Hoffman almost seemed as if he was still pitching.After touring the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Hoffman said he was humbled...