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Sho No! Angels’ Ohtani doesn’t record out in return to moundBy JANIE MCCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani didn't record an out in the two-way star's long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angeles Angels, allowing the first six Oakland batters to reach base before his day was...

Red Sox’s Rodriguez awaits test on COVID-related heart issueBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) — Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez said he is awaiting results of additional testing after doctors recently discovered an issue with his heart they believe is a result of his recent bout with COVID-19.The 27-year-old left-hander tested...

LEADING OFF: Dominant pitching, Buffalo in big leaguesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:ACES HIGHThere was a ton of great pitching Friday on the second day of this strange 60-game season: Shane Bieber struck out 14 in six innings for the Indians, Jacob deGrom...

AP Sports WriterHolland fans side in 10th, Royals trim Indians 3-2By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Greg Holland struck out the top of Cleveland's order to strand the tying run at second base and Maikel Franco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Kansas City Royals...

AP Sports WriterGosselin homers twice, Wheeler sharp in Phillies' 7-1 winBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Phil Gosselin homered twice, Didi Gregorius went deep again and new dad Zack Wheeler won his Philadelphia Phillies debut in a 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.J.T. Realmuto added a three-run drive...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo to play home to Blue Jays considered a `Natural'By JOHN WAWROWBig league ball in Buffalo, New York?Naturally.Not long after the nomadic Toronto Blue Jays announced the Triple-A city as their temporary home Friday, Michael Billoni began to wonder who could be the club's Roy Hobbs.''Hopefully, it's...

AP Sports WriterIn pandemic year, Wrigley Rooftops give rare opportunityBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Bottom of the first, two out.Willson Contreras lines an RBI single against Corbin Burnes to give the Chicago Cubs an early lead over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.The crowd cheers and, just to be clear,...

LEADING OFF: Many happy returns to MLB moundsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:OHTANI'S TURNAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first appearance on the mound since Sept. 2, 2018, after not pitching all last season following elbow surgery. Ohtani is...

AP Sports WriterDoggone it! Braves' Duvall drills cardboard pooch with HRBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) A cardboard cutout of a dog at Citi Field got her paws on a home run ball Saturday.Easiest game of fetch Willow McNeil will ever play.Atlanta's Adam Duvall drilled a solo shot to...

Associated PressYelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchupBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.Without fans...

AP Sports WriterNationals catcher Tres Barrera banned 80 games for drug testBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera was suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball on Saturday after testing positive for an anabolic steroid.MLB said Barrera, a 25-year-old who made his major league...

AP Sports WriterIn pandemic year, Wrigley Rooftops give rare opportunityBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Bottom of the first, two out.Willson Contreras lines an RBI single against Corbin Burnes to give the Chicago Cubs an early lead over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.The crowd cheers and, just to be clear,...