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AP Baseball WriterMLB stars say it's time to pull Landis name off MVP plaquesBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award.The other name engraved on the trophy: Kenesaw Mountain Landis.''Why is it on there?'' said Larkin, the Black shortstop voted...

Cardinals: Stanton won't waive no-trade clause for St. LouisST. LOUIS (AP) Giancarlo Stanton isn't coming to St. Louis.The Miami Marlins star outfielder and reigning NL MVP will not waive his no-trade clause to join the Cardinals, Chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. and President of Baseball Operations John...

LEADING OFF: Indians aim for 12th in row, Arizona after 11thBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---LABOR OF LOVEThe streaking Cleveland Indians try to win their 12th in a row when they open a series in Chicago against the White Sox. The AL...

Campaign pitch: Trump goes to bat for Rose in Hall of FameWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump wants Cooperstown to open its doors for Pete Rose.Trump tweeted Saturday that baseball's career hits leader should be in the Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, Rose again asked Major League Baseball to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Rockies, Story reach $27.5 million, 2-year dealBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $27.5 million, two-year contract that avoids an arbitration hearing, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated...

Donaldson ejected for kicking dirt on plate after home runCHICAGO (AP) Minnesota's Josh Donaldson managed to get ejected while hitting a home run.Donaldson barked at plate umpire Dan Bellino for the second time in the sixth inning of a 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.With...

Ump who sued MLB to call Dodgers-Padres NL Division SeriesNEW YORK (AP) Angel Hernandez, who has sued Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, will umpire the NL Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.The Cuba-born Hernandez sued in July 2017, claiming he hadn't...

Cano hit by pitch, leaves game in third inningDETROIT (AP) Robinson Cano has left Seattle's game at Detroit in the third inning after being hit around the right hand by a pitch.Cano remained near home plate for a bit after being struck by a pitch from left-hander Blaine...

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on 4/3/2017 at 4:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (0-0) at Cincinnati Reds (0-0) DATE/TIME: Monday, April 03 - 4:10 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati,...

AP Baseball WriterTom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop...

AP Sports WriterAstros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCSBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Justin Verlander outpitched Chris Sale in a relief role reversal of aces, and the Houston Astros advanced to their first AL Championship Series, rallying past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Monday in...

Associated PressWith season in doubt, Japan's baseball taps virus expertsBy YURI KAGEYAMATOKYO (AP) The opening of the Japanese baseball season is in doubt because of the outbreak of the new virus, officials said Monday, as the nation's baseball and soccer leagues tapped three medical experts as advisers.Baseball commissioner...