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LEADING OFF: Gregorius hurt, Stanton in Miami, Felix startsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:AILINGThe Yankees will see how shortstop Didi Gregorius is feeling, a day after he bruised his left heel in a collision while beating out an infield hit. Gregorius was hurt...

Associated PressBrewers' Braun changing swing, focused on being a forceBy JOHN HANDMILWAUKEE (AP) Now 35, Ryan Braun is years past his dominant, MVP self. Yet the aging slugger is trying to set himself up to be a part of the Milwaukee Brewers' promising future.Specifically, Braun is doing something...

LEADING OFF: Yanks try for HR record, Wright closes careerBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BRONX BOMBERSThe New York Yankees take aim at baseball's single-season home run record, a day after tying the mark of 264 set by the 1997 Seattle Mariners. The Yankees...

NEW YORK (AP) Clint Robinson has singled with two outs in the seventh inning for the Washington Nationals' first hit against the New York Mets.Jonathon Niese, the fourth pitcher used by the Mets in the regular-season finale Sunday, gave up the hit. Robinson sent a sharp two-hopper up...

Associated PressNola gets 13th win, Phils top Padres 5-1 to sit atop NL EastBy KRIS KEEHLSAN DIEGO (AP) Aaron Nola pitched six scoreless innings, Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday night.Nola (13-3), an NL Cy Young...

AP Baseball WriterJudge, Sabathia help Yankees beat Astros 8-1, trail ALCS 2-1By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Back in the Bronx, the big guys delivered.Greeted by an array of ''All Rise'' signs in a ballpark that fits their style, Aaron Judge hit a three-run homer and made a pair...

AP Baseball WriterMets rally in 8th again, beat Yankees 4-2 in Subway SeriesBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) All night long, Michael Conforto had chances to come through. Once he finally did, the New York Mets were riding high at Citi Field.Conforto busted out of his slump in a...

AP Sports WriterHoliday shopping at Fenway Park, for fans and team alikeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox held a Christmas carnival at Fenway Park on Saturday for fans who - like their favorite team - still have some shopping to do.Thousands of people lined up in...

Reggie Jackson back at spring training after knee surgeryTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is back at the New York Yankees' spring training camp, three days after having knee surgery.The 71-year-old Jackson had surgery Tuesday, a day after slipping and falling during a walk.A Yankees special...

AP Sports WriterAlbert Pujols likely out for season after left knee surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols is likely to miss the rest of his 18th major league season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.The Angels announced Wednesday that Pujols has undergone...

Reds' Homer Bailey stops minor league rehab assignmentPITTSBURGH (AP) Struggling Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey has halted his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Louisville.Bailey made one start for Louisville and allowed five runs in three innings Monday. He has been on the disabled list with right knee inflammation...

AP Sports WriterMontero's PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Miguel Montero delivered one memorable swing, Javier Baez stole home with a daring dash down the line and Jon Lester turned in another steady performance.Business as usual this year for the Chicago...