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Astros defend decision to restrict reporter from clubhouseHOUSTON (AP) Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team's decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media.MLB said Wednesday...

AP Baseball WriterRed Sox, Yanks bring 2 best records into fight for 1st placeBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Baseball's most bitter rivals, ready to tangle once again.And this time, the Red Sox and Yankees bring the two best records in the big leagues into a fight for first...

Associated PressYanks' Judge has broken rib, no set time on return to lineupBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has a broken rib and it's not clear whether he will need surgery, leaving doubt when he'll be back in the lineup.Manager Aaron Boone said...

AP Source: Astros coach Alex Cintron faces a 20-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing brawl with Oakland.OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) AP Source: Astros coach Alex Cintron faces a 20-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing brawl with Oakland.

AP Sports WriterLasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite at Globe Life Field in Texas, watching as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series in Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays.Surrounded by...

Braves starter Sanchez hit by ball, leaves with calf bruiseWASHINGTON (AP) Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez left his start Thursday against the Washington Nationals after getting hit by the ball in the left calf.The right-hander was hit by Washington outfielder Michael Taylor's grounder with two outs in...

Prized prospect Kingery, Phillies reach 6-year contractCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and prized prospect Scott Kingery have reached a six-year contract, a major endorsement for a player who has yet to reach the big leagues.The Phillies announced the deal Sunday that goes through the 2023 season. There...