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Brewers OF Braun leaves with rib cage tightnessCHICAGO (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has left their game against the Chicago Cubs with tightness on the right side of his rib cage.Braun was removed for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning Wednesday at Wrigley Field. He went...

AP Sports WritersAstros, Red Sox look ahead in wake of sign-stealing scandalBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AND JIMMY GOLENPlayers from two teams at the center of baseball’s sign-stealing scandal faced their fans on Saturday for the first time since the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox ousted their managers amid the...

AP Sports WriterLittle Rocket: Tigers pick Clemens' son on Day 2 of draftBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Detroit Tigers have selected Texas second baseman Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens, to lead off the second day of the Major League Baseball draft.The...

The Latest: Reporter lauds Cubs for response to fan gestureCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on the Chicago Cubs' investigation of a potentially racist hand gesture seen during a broadcast of a game against Miami (all times local):1:15 p.m.An NBC Sports Chicago reporter says the Chicago Cubs have reached out...

AP Baseball WriterRomine looks forward to good opportunity in DetroitBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Austin Romine tried to put his tussle with Miguel Cabrera in the past.They're teammates now.Romine and the Tigers finalized a $4.15 million, one-year deal on Friday that gives the 31-year-old catcher a chance for a...

LEADING OFF: Red Sox struggling, Jansen back at Coors FieldBy The Associated PressA look at what's a happening around the majors Friday:SCUFFLING SOXBoston is 2-6, the worst start for a defending World Series champion since the stripped-down Marlins bumbled to 108 losses in 1998. Rick Porcello tries to get...

Munoz hitting, Gallegos relief lead Cards to win over RedsCINCINNATI (AP) Utility player Yairo Munoz wants his St. Louis manager to trust that he'll produce in any situation. He banked a lot of trust on Sunday.Munoz celebrated a rare start with a home run and a triple to...

AP Sports WriterBrad Ausmus named manager of Los Angeles AngelsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Brad Ausmus was named the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Sunday, moving from the front office to the dugout to replace longtime skipper Mike Scioscia.General manager Billy Eppler announced the hiring of Ausmus, who...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Pujols pays Angels' furloughed Dominican staffBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols will pay the salaries of the Los Angeles Angels' furloughed employees in his native Dominican Republic for five months, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke...

The ARIZONA and the LA DODGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 9:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (74-61) at Los Angeles Dodgers (73-62) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 01 - 9:10 PM EST WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 ARIZONA 7 (-185) (-170) 7 (-110) 160 -170 964 LA DODGERS TV: 9:10 PM LINE: -170 PREDICTION: LA...

Phillies add bullpen depth with trade for Giants RHP CoonrodPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale.The 28-year-old Coonrod went 0-2 with three saves and a 9.82 ERA in 18 appearances for the Giants...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from RaysBy MIKE FITZPATRICKTwo months ago, Blake Snell got yanked off the mound with a two-hit shutout going in the final game of the World Series.Now, the Tampa Bay Rays are ready to ship him out of...