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Hamilton returning to Texas, Beltre back in lineup
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is returning to Texas for further examination of a sinus problem that has forced him to miss two straight games.
Column: Easy to tell these batting champs apart
Strange as it seems that two guys with the same name could win batting titles in the same season, it's hardly the happy coincidence it sounds like.
A's LHP Anderson out for season with side strain
Oakland Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson will miss the rest of the regular season because of a strain of his right oblique. A's manager Bob Melvin ...
Yanks sweep doubleheader from Blue Jays
The chants of "Ich-i-ro" swelled in the eighth inning as the wiry batter with the slashing swing walked to home plate. With six hits already in this ...
Jones' blast gives Baltimore 3-1 win over Seattle
Those involved in continuing Baltimore's late-season surge — whether it's taking nine, 11 or 18 innings to get the victories — continue to marvel at ...
Yankees, Orioles keep winning
Here's how the pennant races look with exactly two weeks left: — AN EXTRA GOOD TIME: The Orioles and Yankees sure had a lot of fun on Wednesday.
Teagarden lifts O's to 4-2 win over Seattle in 18
The Baltimore Orioles weren't going to be denied a victory — or making history — even if it took 5 hours and 44 minutes to do it. Taylor Teagarden ...
East Coast rain leads to 2 key doubleheaders
The AP's daily wrap on the playoff races and what's ahead in the final weeks: — RAIN GAIN: The Dodgers' game at Washington was washed away by a storm ...
Escobar suspended 3 games for slur on eye-black
Yunel Escobar insisted he meant no insult, reiterating that the words he wrote were supposed to be "just a joke." The Toronto Blue Jays had a ...
O's tighten AL East, White Sox pad AL Central edge
Here's how the pennant races look with barely two weeks left: — ORANGE SQUEEZE: The Orioles tightened the AL East race, romping 10-4 at Seattle and ...
Orioles beat Mariners 10-4, gain ground in AL East
Chasing their first playoff berth in 15 years, the Baltimore Orioles are getting contributions from everyone on the roster. Nate McLouth provided a ...
MLB investigating homophobic slur
Major League Baseball is checking reports that Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar played Saturday's game against Boston wearing eye-black ...
Error paves way as White Sox beat Tigers
Alex Rios went barreling into second base with a hard slide that teammate Gordon Beckham said might be the biggest play of the season for the White ...
Texas within reach of AL West title in tight race
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington held out one hand, then the other. Another division title is within reach for the two-time defending American ...
Braves sweep Nats, Cardinals move ahead of Dodgers
The AP's daily wrap on the playoff races and what's ahead in the final weeks: — BRAVES & BROOMS: Chipper Jones & Co. kept things interesting in the ...
Indians' 2-run ninth tops Tigers 7-6
Lonnie Chisenhall singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 7-6 win over Detroit, dealing the ...
Valentine tries to explain 'weakest roster' remark
Bobby Valentine insisted he wasn't trying to be critical when he said his struggling Red Sox had "the weakest roster we've ever had in September in ...
Drew homers to help A's beat O's 5-2
The Oakland Athletics have had a different star for just about every monumental win they've had this season. Shortstop Stephen Drew became the latest ...
Nova returns, pitches Yankees past Rays 5-3
Some critical reinforcements are still on the way for the Yankees. With the AL East race up for grabs, New York would be thrilled if those players are ...
Woman wounded near Royals, Chiefs stadiums in ICU
A woman who works in the parking lot between the stadiums that are home to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals is hospitalized in intensive care after ...
Pitcher Brandon McCarthy visits A's teammates
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy stopped by the clubhouse to visit his teammates Friday, just more than a week after getting hit in the head ...
Bobby V: Bosox roster in September 'weakest' ever
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says his team's roster is beyond depleted. Valentine was asked before Friday night's game in Toronto what part ...
Orioles defeat Rays 3-2 in 14 innings
The Baltimore Orioles have too much else going on to be overly excited about ending their miserable run of 14 consecutive losing seasons.
Tigers win 8-6 to move within a game of White Sox
Max Scherzer was eager to get on the mound Wednesday night. The way he sees it, there's nothing better than having the chance to pitch and help his ...