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LEADING OFF: Newcomb subs in for Braves, Rockies head homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:2-0 CHANGEUPSean Newcomb will start Game 3 of the Braves' NL Division Series against the Dodgers instead of Kevin Gausman. With Atlanta trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five series, manager...

Indians pitcher Salazar likely won't be ready by opening dayBy JACK MAGRUDERGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Indians pitcher Danny Salazar is unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season, another early blow to the team following the death of manager Terry Francona's father.Team officials said Thursday that...

NYC cleared to open zoos, play ball under reopen planNEW YORK (AP) New York City was cleared Friday to take the next step in its reopening next week, allowing movie and TV crews to film, zoos to welcome reduced crowds, and professional sports teams play to empty seats.But...

AP Sports WriterIndians to host 2019 All-Star Game, sixth time for clubBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Sandy Alomar looked out the window as snow fell inside Progressive Field and vividly recalled a warm July night 20 years ago.''The best moment of my life,'' he said.A six-time All-Star catcher, Alomar...

Twins recall Ryan Pressly in latest move for struggling penMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-hander Ryan Pressly from Triple-A Rochester, the latest change in their chewed-up bullpen.Pressly was promoted before Tuesday night's game against Seattle to take the place of right-hander Alex Wimmers, who was sent...

Associated PressMcCann, Camargo homer, lead Braves over Diamondbacks 6-4By JACK MAGRUDERPHOENIX (AP) Brian McCann homered over the swimming pool behind the right-field wall and Johan Camargo also went deep, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 Saturday night.Kevin Gausman (2-3) gave up one run and five...

LEADING OFF: New jerseys across majors, Jones back in BostonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BRIGHT IDEAUniforms, bats and spikes will have a different look across the big leagues this weekend. Major League Baseball has relaxed the rules for a few days, so...

Little League World Series canceled for first timeWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) This year's Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Little League President Stephen Keener announced the cancellations in a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday afternoon...

AP Sports WriterMartinez drives in 7 as Red Sox beat Padres 11-0By BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) J.D. Martinez had the big game for the Boston Red Sox, hitting two three-run homers and driving in a career-high seven runs.Eduardo Rodriguez had the big moment, reaching base on an error...

AP Baseball WriterMLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game seasonBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer - to a deal or to Commissioner Rob Manfred ordering a shortened season without an agreement.MLB offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and...

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Indians signed free agent right-hander Ryan Webb to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.Webb has gone 16-18 with a 3.38 ERA in six seasons with San Diego, Miami and Baltimore. The Orioles traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers last week...

Bonifacio, 4 others agree to minor league deals with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to minor league contracts with five players, including veteran infielder Emilio Bonifacio.The team said Monday that Bonifacio, who's played for eight teams over parts of 11seasons, also received an...