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Scherzer has 20 Ks, ties MLB strikeout record as Nationals top Tigers

WASHINGTON – Max Scherzer struck out 20 batters, matching the major league record for a nine-inning game as he pitched the Washington Nationals past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night...

DATE: May 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Story’s pursuit of rookie record for April on hold

Gonzalez scoffs at fourth outfielder

DATE: Apr 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies wins can save Weiss

Colorado look to have successful season to keep manager

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rose rejected

CINCINNATI – Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose’s plea for reinstatement on Monday, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Masters of the mound Arrieta, Keuchel claim Cy Young Awards

NEW YORK Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidable competition yet. The Chicago Cubs righty aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton...

DATE: Nov 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bryant, Correa voted top rookies

NEW YORK – Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year, and Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was voted the AL honor. Bryant made his...

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Perez unlikely World Series MVP

NEW YORK – Salvador Perez took foul balls of his mask, collarbone and fingers, and the Kansas City catcher kept on bouncing back, like some indestructible test dummy. ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Royals rally on Murphy’s error, beat Mets, lead Series 3-1

Grounder goes under Murphy’s glove; Royals rally to 3-1 series lead

DATE: Oct 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mets take bite out of K.C. lead

NEW YORK – Two balls launched over the wall, one fired over an opponent’s head and just like that, David Wright and the New York Mets are right back in this World Series. Wright h...

DATE: Oct 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

The heat is on the New York Mets going into Game 3 of World Series down 2-0 to Kansas City Royals

Mets need it from rookie flamethrower in Game 3 at home

DATE: Oct 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

World Series opens with 14-inning thriller between New York Mets and Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alcides Escobar started the World Series with a jolt. Five hours later, he ended the longest opener ever with a jump – into the arms of his joyous Kansas City Royals teamm...

DATE: Oct 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports