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With long slump finally over, Mets star Francisco Lindor hopes to build off strides with swing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Lindor ran around the bases at Oracle Park with his right arm raised high after a third-inning home run. He celebrated the same way again when he doubled in the ninth as the Bay Area mist swirled just above.

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Francona and Cash's friendly feud continues with scoreboard prank

CINCINNATI (AP) — The friendly feud between Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, which dates to at least 2015, continued during batting practice on Friday when the scoreboard at Great American Ball Park showed

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Royals rally past Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings in first game of doubleheader

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.

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Joc Pederson expected back in Rangers lineup Sunday after missing 52 games with broken hand

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joc Pederson is expected to be back in the Texas Rangers lineup Sunday after missing 52 games because of a broken right hand.

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Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick returns from injured list after dealing with hamstring issue

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick returned from the injured list Saturday after recovering from a left hamstring issue. Frelick was leading off and playing right field for the Brewers against the Miami Marlins.

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McMahon goes 1 for 3, makes dazzling defensive play in Yankees debut during 9-4 loss to Phillies

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan McMahon moved into DJ LeMahieu's old locker between Trent Grisham's and Anthony Volpe's, then took over at third base on Saturday in his New York Yankees debut.

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Phillies' Sosa feeling better after collision leaves him with a bruised back

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia third baseman Edmundo Sosa said he is feeling better after he left Saturday’s victory over the New York Yankees. He was elbowed in the back by left fielder Brandon Marsh in a collision while catching Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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Rays acquire Tristan Gray from White Sox, designate Coco Montes for assignment

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired minor league infielder Tristan Gray from the Chicago White Sox for cash and designated utilityman Coco Montes for assignment on Saturday. Gray, 29, was batting .270 with a .

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Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway Park for homestand between Dodgers and Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) — Striking Fenway Park vendors banged on drums and shouted “Don't buy food!” while walking a picket line outside the home of the Boston Red Sox before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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CC Sabathia and his family have a bumpy ride to Cooperstown

COOPERSTOWN, NY (AP) — For CC Sabathia, getting elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame was much easier than actually getting to the Hall of Fame.

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