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Dodgers spoil Jon Lester’s return, beat Cubs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers spoiled Jon Lester’s return to the Cubs’ rotation by scoring on an error and a sacrifice fly, beating Chicago 2-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Lester…
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Lester solid in return, but Dodgers get past Cubs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Although it wasn’t enough to keep the Cubs rolling, Jon Lester was pleased with his first outing in more than two weeks. The Los Angeles Dodgers spoiled the veteran left-hander’s return to…
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Greinke leads Diamondbacks past Pirates for 4-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Greinke did a little bit of everything on Thursday, holding the Pirates to two hits over seven innings and adding a big hit of his own to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks…
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Baez, Heyward hit 3-run HRs in 6th as Cubs beat Dodgers 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Whether he is dazzling with his glove and arm, juking opponents on the base paths or coming up with the big hit, Javier Baez simply finds ways to deliver. This time, he…
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Marte homers twice, D-Backs win 9th straight at Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There was no stopping Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks — especially not in Pittsburgh. Marte homered from both sides of the plate, and Arizona won at PNC Park for the ninth straight…
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LEADING OFF: Guerrero to majors; Gonzalez back to Brewers
A look at what’s happening around the majors today. VLADDY TIME Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to make his much-anticipated major league debut. The Toronto Blue Jays will promote their promising slugger before Friday’s game…
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Braves pitching, Puig error add up to 3-1 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — With clutch hitting virtually non-existent, Atlanta’s pitching and Yasiel Puig’s leaky defense made the difference for the Braves on Wednesday night. Ozzie Albies homered on the game’s first pitch and Ronald Acuna…
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Wainwright gets 150th win as Cards sweep Brewers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright was warm enough on a cool day, allowing one run in six innings for his 150th career victory, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on…
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Wainwright heats up, Cards beat Brewers 5-2 for 3-game sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) — One St. Louis Cardinals pitcher reached a career milestone, while another added to his growing reputation as one of the league’s toughest relievers. Adam Wainwright was warm enough on a cool…
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AP source: Gio González, Brewers agree to 1-year, $2M deal
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Gio González and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract guaranteeing the 33-year-old left-hander $2 million. The…
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