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Yankees say there's a chance Stanton, Donaldson, Kahnle could return in LA
SEATTLE (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said “it’s definitely in play,” that the trio of Josh Donaldson, Giancarlo Stanton and Tommy Kahnle could return to New York's active roster this weekend in Los Angeles. Boone wasn’t willing to definitely say Wednesday that the...

García, Ruiz lead Nats' 5-homer barrage in 10-6 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keibert Ruiz celebrated his ninth-inning homer with extra chest-thumping zeal, leaving no doubt that a big day at the plate in Dodger Stadium meant something special to the former Los Angeles prospect. “Yeah, a little bit,” he said with a grin. ...

Sánchez wears 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez
MIAMI (AP) — With his preferred jersey number taken, Gary Sánchez opted for a unique second option but one he values dearly. The catcher, who made his San Diego Padres debut on Tuesday night and homered on Wednesday, is wearing No. 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez. During his six...

Freeman has 4 hits to extend hitting streak to 19, Dodgers beat Nationals 9-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez powered the Los Angeles Dodgers — again. Freeman extended his hitting streak to 19 games, capping a four-hit game with an eighth-inning homer, and Martinez went deep for the third straight game as the Dodgers beat the...

New Hampshire city recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — The conversation around racial integration in baseball often revolves around Jackie Robinson, who broke the major league color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. But a year earlier, history was being made in the city of Nashua, New Hampshire. It was...

Blue Jays' Bass apologizes for sharing anti-LGBTQ+ social media post
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass apologized Tuesday for expressing support on social media for anti-LGBTQ+ boycotts of Target and Bud Light. Bass shared a post on his Instagram stories Monday urging others to spurn the American companies over support they...

Kershaw disagrees with Dodgers' decision to reinstate gay 'nun' group for Pride Night award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual Pride Night. Kershaw told The Los Angeles Times on Monday that the team's decision to...

Martinez, Freeman power Dodgers' big inning in 6-1 win over Nationals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Bobby Miller had already pitched at Dodger Stadium during preseason exhibitions, the right-hander with the 100-mph fastball still got a special thrill out of his first official game on that famous mound. And even in their first game back home after a...

Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman raised both arms and pounded his glove as the crowd at Wrigley Field roared following the final out. He had silenced the team with the best record in baseball. And he did it with a performance he will never forget. Stroman threw a...

Rays place closer Fairbanks on 15-day IL because of left hip inflammation
CHICAGO (AP) — The major league-best Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his left hip on Monday. Manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks texted that he was feeling better than he did when he left the ballpark on Sunday, though...
