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Jake Odorizzi, Rays go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPHOENIX (AP) Pitcher Jake Odorizzi and the Tampa Bay Rays have gone to salary arbitration with the sides $250,000 apart.The right-hander, who turns 28 next month, asked arbitrators Dennis Archer, Phillip LaPorte and Matt Goldberg for a raise from $4.1...

Associated PressOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.The legal challenge by indigenous activist...

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yankees, part 3, for MLB leadBy The Associated PressHere's a look at what's happening around the major leagues today:BEASTS OF THE EASTThe Red Sox and Yankees start a three-game series in the Bronx, with the American League East division race as tight as ever. Boston comes...

Associated PressHomers and defense lead Royals past Tigers, 7-6By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon.Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar homered for the Royals, but the...

AP Sports WriterLHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contractBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Left-hander Drew Smyly became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed Monday to an $11 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, who bolstered a rotation that...

AP Baseball WriterBoras' billions: baseball agent creates free-agent flurryBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Scott Boras showed up at the winter meetings with his own press conference backdrop. How appropriate, given his banner offseason.Beloved by his high-profile clients, courted by powerful owners and a polarizing figure for fans, baseball's...

AP Baseball WriterBaines surprised by Hall of Fame election - many others, tooBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) Harold Baines answered the phone and learned he was a Hall of Famer.''Very shocked,'' he admitted.So were many others around the baseball world.In fact, in the hours after his selection by...

The TORONTO and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/28/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (60-71) at Baltimore Orioles (38-94) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 28 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU RL 963 TORONTO () () (-110)   964 BALTIMORE TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: BALTIMORE ,...

Mets place Syndergaard on injured list, activate CanóNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets placed pitcher Noah Syndergaard on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.The team also activated second baseman Robinson Cano from the IL.Syndergaard reached for his right hamstring after throwing a pitch in...

Associated PressBattle ready: Big leaguers logging long hours on FortniteBy SCOTT ORGERAForget Fenway Park - David Price and the Boston Red Sox are feeling every bit at home at the Flush Factory. And in Houston, George Springer and the Astros are just as likely to be talking Boogie Bombs...

Cardinals sign backup C Matt Wieters to deal for 2020ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals signed catcher Matt Wieters to a contract for the 2020 season on Wednesday, bringing back the 33-year-old veteran to fill the same role behind Yadier Molina as last season.Wieters was a four-time All-Star with...

AP Sports WriterBraves still open to adding free agent to short-term dealBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves haven't closed the door on adding a free agent, preferably on a short-term deal.General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday he's still considering free-agent options at third base, the outfield and...