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Cole, Sánchez, Chapman come through as Yanks edge Blue Jays

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gerrit Cole pitched eight effective innings, pinch-hitter Gary Sánchez connected for a two-run homer and Aroldis Chapman dodged trouble in the...

Rangers acquire RHP Santana from Dodgers for minor leaguer

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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Dennis Santana from the Dodgers in a trade Thursday, sending minor league lefty Kevin Bautista to...

Civale wins 10th, Indians deal O’s 18th straight road loss

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CLEVELAND — Aaron Civale became the first pitcher with 10 wins this season and José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as the...

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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June 22 1925 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis...

Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4

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HOUSTON — Jose Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam...

This Date in Baseball

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June 18 1938 — The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Babe Ruth to...

Arroyo’s pinch slam sends surging Red Sox past Braves, 10-8

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ATLANTA — Christian Arroyo slugged a pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh inning to give Boston the lead and the surging Red Sox beat...

Spin rate down, Cole struggles with grip on windy night

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — His spin rate down, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had difficulty gripping baseballs on a windy night as he beat...

Cruz, Ober lift Twins over Mariners 7-2

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SEATTLE — Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer against his former team, rookie starter Bailey Ober struck out six and the Minnesota Twins beat...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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June 18 1910 — Alex Smith wins the U.S. Open by...