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AP Baseball WriterDodgers go cold in Boston, then fall behind 2-0 to Red SoxBy RONALD BLUMBOSTON (AP) The San Gabriel Mountains shimmering in the distance will be a welcome sight for the Los Angeles Dodgers after two chilly, failed nights at Fenway Park.No team has overcome a 2-0...

AP Baseball WriterAP sources: Replay could vanish for '20 under MLB, ump dealBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Replay reviews could vanish in Major League Baseball in 2020 as part of a deal that covers how umpires would be paid for a season shortened or wiped out by the...

AP Sports WriterEyeing social change, Pirates star Josh Bell finds his voiceBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Bell wanted to make a statement with his actions, a way to channel the disgust the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman felt in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of...

LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 holeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening at the World Series on Wednesday.---ACE IN THE HOLEAfter dropping the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Astros are confident they can rebound in Game 2 - with good reason. Justin...

Reds fire hitting coach Turner Ward after 1 seasonCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have fired hitting coach Turner Ward after one season.President of Baseball Operations Dick Williams announced Ward's dismissal Tuesday.Ward was hired as part of first-year manager David Bell's staff last offseason after three years as hitting...

Kershaw not expected to play catch again until ThursdayGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Kershaw is not expected to play catch again until Thursday as the Dodgers address his throwing discomfort.The three-time NL Cy Young winner will not undergo an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said.''Nothing new, nothing new, we're going...

AP Sports WriterCubs closer Morrow goes on DL with back tightnessBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs will have to get by without closer Brandon Morrow for at least a little while.The Cubs placed the right-hander on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday because of lower back tightness, leaving...

Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...

LEADING OFF: Nats, Cards open NLCS, Yanks-Astros set in ALCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:WELCOME TO THE NLCSThe Washington Nationals play in the NL Championship Series for the first time, taking on St. Louis at Busch Stadium. Anibal Sanchez starts for the Nats...

LEADING OFF: Herrera's HR streak, Kershaw back, Mariners dipBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:PHILLY SPECIALOdubel Herrera has homered in five straight games, tying a Philadelphia record. Chase Utley (twice in 2008), Bobby Abreu (2005), Mike Schmidt (1979) and Dick Allen (1969) also connected...

Brewers finalize deals with Chacin, Gallardo, boost rotationMILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers have boosted their starting rotation depth, finalizing contracts with free agent right-handers Jhoulys Chacin and Yovani Gallardo.Chacin's $15.5 million, two-year deal and Gallardo's $2 million, one-year agreement were finalized by Milwaukee on Thursday.Chacin, who turns 30 in...

Gregorius hopes to return from wrist injury this weekST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius hopes to return from a wrist injury this week and start in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3.Gregorius hurt his right wrist Saturday when he slid headfirst on Aaron...