Associated PressMets' Collins defends his bullpen use amid criticismBy KEVIN COONEYPHILADELPHIA (AP) New York Mets manager Terry Collins has defended his use of...

AP Sports WriterHapp hits 3-run homer in 8th, Cubs beat Reds 5-4By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Ian Happ hit a three-run homer with two...

AP Baseball WriterGirardi stays with Sanchez despite defensive difficultiesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yankees manager Joe Girardi is sticking with catcher Gary Sanchez...

AP Hockey WriterMcDavid deal ushers in age of NHL's millennial millionairesBy JOHN WAWROWConnor McDavid is doing his best to not make a big deal...

AP Sports WriterPete Mackanin out as Phillies manager after 2½ seasonsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Pete Mackanin got a contract extension when the Philadelphia...

Senators sign goaltender Craig Anderson to 2-year extensionOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension...

AP Sports WriterBeltran has raised $1.3 million for Puerto Rico storm reliefBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) A crowd-funding campaign started by Houston Astros outfielder...

Cubs' Arrieta to miss final regular-season startCHICAGO (AP) Jake Arrieta will miss his final regular-season start for the Chicago Cubs to rest before...

AP Sports WriterBeltran has raised $1.3 million for Puerto Rico storm reliefBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) A crowd-funding campaign started by Houston Astros outfielder...

Baseball World Series MVP award named for Willie MaysNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has named its World Series Most Valuable Player award...