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Associated PressAgainst backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by TrumpBy JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Boston Red Sox - well, some of them - at the White House on Thursday, but made no mention of the controversy that shadowed the visit.The team's...

Former Red Sox All-Star David "Boo" Ferriss dies at 94JACKSON, Miss. (AP) David ''Boo'' Ferriss, a Boston Red Sox pitcher who helped lead the team to the 1946 World Series, has died. He was 94.Rick Cleveland, a close friend of the former player, says Ferriss died Thursday at...

Angels star Mike Trout jams left hand, leaves game at MiamiMIAMI (AP) Mike Trout has left the Los Angeles Angels' game at Miami after jamming his left hand while stealing second base.Trout yelled in pain as he rose after sliding headfirst in the fifth inning Sunday. He was...

LEADING OFF: Trevor Bauer back on bump for ClevelandBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BACK ON THE BUMPTrevor Bauer returns to the mound for AL Central champion Cleveland when the Indians host Boston in a potential playoff preview. Bauer has been sidelined with a...

Associated PressGonzalez and Buxton homer, Twins beat Rays 6-2By MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Minnesota Twins started the new month like they ended the last one. Winning, with home runs leading the way.Marwin Gonzalez and Byron Buxton both connected and drove in two runs as the Twins...

AP Sports WriterReds, Moustakas complete $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas completed a $64 million, four-year contract Thursday with the Cincinnati Reds, the biggest free agent deal in franchise history.They agreed to the deal earlier in the week. Moustakas was in town to...

After arm surgery recommended, Ohtani has big night at plateARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The only thing Shohei Ohtani couldn't do Wednesday night was pitch.Ohtani homered twice during a huge night at the plate after getting bad news about his injured elbow, and the Los Angeles Angels cruised to a...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressTBA - Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.June 3-4 - Owners meeting, New York.June 10-July 20 - Amateur draft starts.June 15 - International amateur signing period closes.July 2-Jan. 15 - International amateur signing period opens.July 10-Aug. 1 - Deadline for drafted players to...

AP Baseball WriterRangers' Kluber could be done for year with shoulder injuryBy STEPHEN HAWKINSTwo-time AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber could be done for the season.He is headed to the injured list after just one inning of work in his debut as a Texas Rangers starter. He has a...

Amazon Prime will stream 21 Yankees games this seasonTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Amazon Prime will stream 21 Yankees games to members in New York's broadcast market this season at no additional cost.The games are produced by the Yankees' YES Network and are all scheduled for broadcast on WPIX, YES...

Brewers: Miller Park sustains 'minor damage' after break-inMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers say a man illegally entered Miller Park and caused minor damage to the playing field Tuesday morning.Brewers officials say the man was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after gaining access to the field. Milwaukee police said...

Stadium vendor seen in pizza spitting video pleads guiltyDETROIT (AP) A young man who was fired from his job as a food vendor at the Detroit Tigers' home stadium after video surfaced showing him spitting on a pizza has pleaded guilty in the case.Court records show Jaylon Kerley...