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AP source: Allen, Cavs agree to $100 million, 5-year deal

AP source: Allen, Cavs agree to $100 million, 5-year deal

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen is staying as the Cavaliers' main man in the middle. One of the NBA's most promising young centers, Allen agreed to a $100 million, five-year contract to remain with Cleveland on Monday as free agency opened, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated

Ramirez HR in Indians 10th; Jays' 1st loss back in Canada

Ramirez HR in Indians 10th; Jays' 1st loss back in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered to cap a three-run 10th inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Blue Jays 5-2 Monday, snapping Toronto's four-game winning streak. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 34th home run for the Blue Jays, who lost for the first time in four games since returning

Running mates: Chubb, Browns sign 3-year extension

Running mates: Chubb, Browns sign 3-year extension

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb may celebrate his huge contract extension by running extra sprints or lifting more weights. "That's who I am," said the modest running back. And it's why the Browns love him. Chubb signed a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension on Monday with Cleveland, an indication

Kris Bryant homers in SF debut, Giants beat Astros 5-3

Kris Bryant homers in SF debut, Giants beat Astros 5-3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bryant homered in his Giants debut, a two-out solo shot in the third inning, and San Francisco beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Sunday. Darin Ruf also homered for the Giants. They won two of three in the interleague matchup of division leaders and have

Quantrill delivers quality start but Indians fall to White Sox 2-1

Quantrill delivers quality start but Indians fall to White Sox 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Brian Goodwin homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Goodwin hit a 3-1 pitch from Nick Wittgren (2-4) over the wall in right for his sixth home run

Schrock goes 5-for-5 with a home run, Reds top Mets 7-1

Schrock goes 5-for-5 with a home run, Reds top Mets 7-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Max Schrock went 5-for-5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1 Sunday.

Votto inches from HR record, Báez helps Mets rally past Reds

Votto inches from HR record, Báez helps Mets rally past Reds

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto could not have come any closer. The star slugger fell inches short of matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his New York debut and the Mets rallied past the

Indians rally then hang on for wild 12-11 win over White Sox

Indians rally then hang on for wild 12-11 win over White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11 on Saturday night. Austin Hedges, Owen Miller and Amed Rosario homered to help Cleveland overcome a five-run deficit. Zavala became

Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight game

Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight game

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his New York debut and the Mets rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday night. With the

AP source: Browns, RB Nick Chubb agree to 3-year extension

AP source: Browns, RB Nick Chubb agree to 3-year extension

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns weren't going to let Nick Chubb run away. Cleveland and the star running back agreed Saturday night to a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Saturday night. Chubb has developed into one of the NFL's

Browns owners Haslams realistic about team's chances

Browns owners Haslams realistic about team's chances

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — After so many miserable seasons, including a winless one four years ago, numerous coaching mistakes, front-office flubs and busted draft picks, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam finally have a legitimate team. Maybe even a Super Bowl contender. They're optimistic __ and cautious. "Listen," Jimmy Haslam

Reds' Joey Votto on seven-game home-run streak: 'I’m trying to homer'

Reds' Joey Votto on seven-game home-run streak: 'I’m trying to homer'

If you’ve ever heard a baseball player interviewed, you might think the key to a home-run streak like the one Reds slugger Joey Votto is on would be not trying to hit home runs. Not long ago at the All-Star Game, Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. repeated this very

LEADING OFF: Votto can match HR mark, Tatis hurt again

LEADING OFF: Votto can match HR mark, Tatis hurt again

A look at what's happening around the majors today: EIGHT IS ENOUGH Joey Votto has homered in seven straight games and the Cincinnati Reds slugger can match a major league record by going deep against the New York Mets. Votto connected for a solo shot off Mets reliever Drew Smith

Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record

Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco's first

ChiSox rally for 6-4 win over Indians after getting Kimbrel

ChiSox rally for 6-4 win over Indians after getting Kimbrel

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson delivered a tiebreaking single, José Abreu was hit in the head by a pitch with the bases loaded and the Chicago White Sox rallied for two runs in the eighth inning to top the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Friday night after acquiring All-Star closer Craig