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Twins' Morse given Fishel Award for PR excellence by MLBBy The Associated PressMinnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence by Major League Baseball.The Twins senior director of communications completed his 20th season in MLB and 15th with the...

AP Sports WritersSafe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB platesBy JAKE SEINER and STEPHEN HAWKINSJust like his strong arm and limber legs, Joe Girardi made good use of his mouth over 15 seasons as a big league catcher. So much so that slugger Chili Davis once told him...

Associated PressDeSclafani, Reds stifle Gonzalez, Nationals in 7-1 winBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) The Cincinnati Reds ended their recent struggles while extending the downward slide of Washington lefty Gio Gonzalez.Phillip Ervin hit a three-run homer, Brandon Dixon had a solo shot and the Reds snapped a three-game losing streak...

AP Sports WriterSale gets warm reception in return to Chicago with Red SoxBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale smiled as he talked about his time in Chicago. The White Sox praised Sale's work ethic and attitude, and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell called him a true competitor...

AP Sports WriterBaker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for 'last hurrah'By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Before he begins his “last hurrah," Dusty Baker intends to talk to his new team. He hasn't decided exactly what he'll say to the scandal-riddled Houston Astros when spring training starts, but he's certain...

AP Sports WriterSabathia's shoulder healing, could be on Yanks' ALCS rosterBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia could be on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Championship Series after missing the previous round with an achy left shoulder.The left-hander sat out New York's three-game sweep of...

Mark Newman, oversaw Yankees' prospects, dead at 71NEW YORK (AP) Mark Newman, a key front office executive for the New York Yankees during their run of five World Series titles from 1996 through 2009, was found dead Saturday at his home in Tampa, Florida. He was 71.The Yankees...

Marlins' Straily shut down with mild forearm inflammationJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins right-hander Dan Straily has mild right forearm inflammation and will not throw for five or six days, raising the possibility his first start of the season will be delayed.Straily, who tied for the NL lead with...

Associated PressWorking quickly, Astros' Wade Miley embraces craftinessBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) For much of his career, Houston Astros pitcher Wade Miley tried to avoid the backhanded compliment he now is grudgingly willing to embrace.Following the powerful arms of Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole in a...

The Latest: Verlander wraps opener with 6 scoreless inningsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on baseball's opening day (all times Eastern):5:50 p.m.Justin Verlander has finished his first opening day start for the Houston Astros with six scoreless innings.Verlander struck out five, walked two and hit a batter while throwing 90...

AP Sports WriterJacob deGrom, Mookie Betts in the mix for historic NL awardsBy JAY COHENNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is going for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award, and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each...

The BALTIMORE and the NY YANKEES will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Baltimore Orioles (72-75) at New York Yankees (80-66) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 BALTIMORE 8.5 (-240) (-235) 8.5 (-110) 215 -235 916 NY YANKEES TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore),...