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100 losses no novelty this year; same with 100 wins
The Baltimore Orioles might lose 110 games and still not end up with the No. 1 pick in the draft. That race, so to speak, is pretty unforgiving this year. The Orioles (49-101) split a…
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Tigers split with O’s, remain on track for top draft pick
DETROIT (AP) — There was only one fitting way for a four-game series between the major leagues’ worst teams to end — with no one winning. In the first series in American League history between…
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Cubs 1B Rizzo diagnosed with moderate ankle sprain
CHICAGO (AP) — When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs. The result was somewhere in the middle. Rizzo…
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Yelich says he had ‘pity party’ for himself after injury
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich said he had a “pity party” for himself after fracturing his right kneecap. Hurt when he fouled off a pitch last week, the reigning NL MVP will miss the rest…
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LEADING OFF: Cubs’ Rizzo to get MRI, Suárez slugs away
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: BIG TEST The Cubs are sending star slugger Anthony Rizzo for an MRI after he sprained his right ankle Sunday, hoping the first baseman can still…
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Gyorko, Dodgers damage Mets’ chances with 3-2 comeback win
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso is slumping at the wrong time for the New York Mets. And with little margin for error, their two most reliable relievers let a game get away Sunday night…
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Suárez homers twice, Bauer fans 9 as Reds edge D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) — Trevor Bauer paused to share what he’d heard from a fan before he took the mound at Chase Field. “He said, ‘You’re going to give it up early and often, Bauer. You…
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White Sox walk home winning run, Lewis HRs in Mariners’ win
SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Lewis has walked into the major leagues and made things look easy. Seems to be rubbing off on the Seattle Mariners. José Ruiz walked Tom Murphy with the bases loaded in…
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Mahomes’ 4 TDs in 2nd quarter lead Chiefs past Raiders 28-10
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the dynamic Kansas City Chiefs offense got all of the production they needed in a breathtaking second quarter. Mahomes bounced back from the first scoreless opening quarter of…
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With Fenway trip next, Yaz sprints home to lift Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On the eve of an anticipated trip to Boston, Mike Yastrzemski came through once again for the San Francisco Giants. Yastrzemski scored the go-ahead run on Ryne Stanek’s wild pitch in…
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