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AP Sports WriterAP source: Phillies, Saunders agree to $9M, 1-year dealBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Outfielder Michael Saunders and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $9 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because...

AP Sports WriterIt's champs vs. cheaters as Nats and Astros meet SaturdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) It will be champs vs. cheaters in a World Series rematch when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros play their exhibition opener on Saturday night.The last time these teams met,...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says the team was ''extremely disappointed and frankly shocked'' that a domestic-violence complaint was filed against closer Jeurys Familia in a New Jersey court. The complaint, dated Oct. 31, alleges the All-Star pitcher caused ''bodily injury to another.'' Speaking on Monday...

Twins SS Polanco suspended 80 games for drug violationNEW YORK (AP) Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.The commissioner's office announced the penalty Sunday. Polanco tested positive for Stanozolol and became the sixth player to be banned this...

Associated PressSantana, Martin HR, Indians beat blundering White Sox 5-2By PATRICK ROSECHICAGO (AP) A day after the Chicago White Sox benefited from a bunch of Cleveland mistakes, they doomed themselves with a big blunder on the bases.Carlos Santana and Leonys Martin homered and the Indians took advantage of...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces Hendricks in Game 2 of NLCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ARMED AND READYDodgers ace Clayton Kershaw starts Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against the Cubs after pitching in all three Division Series wins versus Washington. That...

Associated PressMust-see BP: Yanks' Stanton, Judge hit together for 1st timeBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Giancarlo Stanton homered off the scoreboard in left-center and hit three opposite-field homers to right. Aaron Judge drove a pitch over the left-field walkway and also went deep to right.The New York Yankees'...

AP Sports WriterReynolds has 2 HR in Nats debut, Washington sweeps DbacksBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Mark Reynolds needed one game - and two big swings - to make his presence felt with the Washington Nationals.After failing to find a job in the offseason, Reynolds homered twice in his...

Rockies, Alexi Amarista agree to 1-year dealDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a one-year deal with utility player Alexi Amarista.Amarista hit .257 with 11 RBIs and nine stolen bases last season for the San Diego Padres. He played all over the field, too, seeing time at...

LEADING OFF: Soto swings away, Harvey's home debut with RedsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:ENCORE!Nationals outfielder Juan Soto looks to add to his hit total. The youngest player in the majors at 19, he launched a 442-foot home run Monday night in his...

AP Sports WriterBraves place struggling Colon on DL with left side strainBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list with a strain in his left side.The move Tuesday comes one day after Colon allowed eight runs in 3 2/3...

The DETROIT and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 2:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Detroit Tigers (53-78) at Kansas City Royals (40-91) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 2:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 DETROIT 8.5 (-115) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 914 KANSAS CITY TV: 2:15 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: KANSAS...