Professional Baseball

White Sox-Indians postponed by rain; doubleheader Sept. 23

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have postponed Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox because of rain. ...

Wisdom, Contreras HR as surging Cubs top Padres; Tatis hurt

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CHICAGO — Patrick Wisdom hit his third homer in two games, Willson Contreras also went deep and the surging Chicago Cubs beat San Diego...

LEADING OFF: Cards’ Flaherty out, Manoah up, Lou Gehrig Day

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A look at what's happening around the majors today: ...

Versatile Bryant shines as Cubs surge into contention

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CHICAGO — The Kris Bryant watch is on. The sweet-swinging slugger is playing like an MVP again, and he could be the biggest name...

Nationals overcome Strasburg’s early exit, beat Braves 11-6

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ATLANTA — Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto each hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals overcame Stephen Strasburg's early exit to beat the...

4 minor league pitchers suspended for foreign substances

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Four minor league pitchers have been suspended this season by Major League Baseball after being caught using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs, signaling...

AP Sportlight

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June 3 1932 — Lou Gehrig becomes the first major league...

Scioscia ejected, US beats Dom Rep 8-6 in Olympic qualifier

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — U.S. manager Mike Scioscia was ejected after Philadelphia prospect Luke Williams hit a two-run triple in a four-run sixth...

Rain washes out Phillies-Reds game, makeup set for June 28

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CINCINNATI — The series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Wednesday was postponed because of rain. ...

Mets’ Stroman calls out Arizona’s Brenly for comments

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PHOENIX — New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman has called out Bob Brenly for what Stroman termed racist undertones after the Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster...