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Judge's 2 HRs help Germán win after suspension, Yankees top Mariners 10-4

Judge's 2 HRs help Germán win after suspension, Yankees top Mariners 10-4

SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Judge had already done more than his part at the plate with two home runs, a double and a walk. Robbing a home run with a majestic leaping catch at the wall took an MVP-caliber performance to another level. "That's one of the great individual games

Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing

Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further boost Las Vegas' economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources. In a committee hearing on Monday — likely

Stroman's one-hitter, Tauchman's sac fly lift Cubs over MLB-best Rays 1-0

Stroman's one-hitter, Tauchman's sac fly lift Cubs over MLB-best Rays 1-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday. Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons. His only other shutout was against the Cubs during his 2014 rookie

Drury, Angels spoil Hendriks' return with 6-4 victory over White Sox

Drury, Angels spoil Hendriks' return with 6-4 victory over White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Thaiss and the Los Angeles Angels spoiled Liam Hendriks' party. In the most polite way. Thaiss and Brandon Drury homered during a fast start for the Angels, who graciously welcomed Hendriks back to the majors before holding off the Chicago White Sox for a 6-4 victory

Noda hits 3-run HR, A's spoil Soroka's return with 7-2 win over Braves to stop 11-game skid

Noda hits 3-run HR, A's spoil Soroka's return with 7-2 win over Braves to stop 11-game skid

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Gathered in the indoor batting cage hours before the game, manager Mark Kotsay talked to his Oakland Athletics players during an advance meeting about the Atlanta Braves and reiterated all the little things it would take to win a game. Ryan Noda hit a three-run homer

Martinez, Freeman power Dodgers' big inning in 6-1 win over Nationals

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 taxing road trip,

New Hampshire town recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s

New Hampshire town 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 small town of Nashua, New Hampshire. It was here that Hall

Hendriks pitches 8th inning for White Sox in return from non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Hendriks pitches 8th inning for White Sox in return from non-Hodgkin lymphoma

CHICAGO (AP) — Not long after Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the All-Star closer set an ambitious goal for himself. He wanted to return to the Chicago White Sox before the end of May. He made it — with a couple days to spare. Hendriks worked

Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A's in long-awaited return to mound

Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A's in long-awaited return to mound

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — During the dark days of his long rehabilitation while recovering from two separate tears to his right Achilles tendon, Michael Soroka imagined a triumphant comeback on the mound. Finally back in the majors Monday night, Soroka took his first loss in three years. But he sort

Padres claim 2-time All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from Mets

Padres claim 2-time All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from Mets

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The scuffling San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday night. The two-time All-Star was designated for assignment last Thursday after playing in three games for the Mets. He went 1 for 6 with three strikeouts and an

Smith hits 3-run homer, D-backs rally from early deficit to top Rockies 7-5

Smith hits 3-run homer, D-backs rally from early deficit to top Rockies 7-5

PHOENIX (AP) — Pavin Smith started this season in Triple-A. Drey Jameson spent a stretch down in Reno, too. The Arizona Diamondbacks' rapid improvement into one of the better teams in the National League has created competition to stay on the team's big league roster. Now that Smith and Jameson

Twins' Lewis shines in return, Jeffers homers in 10th to beat Astros

Twins' Lewis shines in return, Jeffers homers in 10th to beat Astros

HOUSTON — A year ago Monday, Royce Lewis tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time. On the first anniversary of the injury, the rookie returned to the field in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond. “A year to the

Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over Astros

Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Royce Lewis homered with four RBIs in his season debut and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros on Monday. Lewis returned exactly a year from the day he tore the

Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0

Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0

CHICAGO (AP) —

Cardinals avoid perfect game, but shut out 7-0 by Royals 

Cardinals avoid perfect game, but shut out 7-0 by Royals 

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kansas City Royals' 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. “You're definitely