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Gavin Lux hits 1st grand slam, Dodgers top Arizona 9-1

LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux hit his first career grand slam and Julio Urías pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sixth victory in seven games, 9-1 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

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Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1

LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols delivered an RBI single in his Dodgers debut, and Walker Buehler pitched seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Los Angeles' 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

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Pujols moves to Dodgers, disputes Angels’ everyday claims

LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols is grateful to be chasing another World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers, yet he's also disputing the Los Angeles Angels' version of the circumstances that led to his big move up the I-5 freeway.

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Duvall hits another 3-run HR, Marlins hold off Dodgers 3-2

LOS ANGELES — Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and then threw out Mookie Betts at the plate during a busy fifth inning Sunday, and the Miami Marlins hung on for a 3-2 victory in their series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Sunday.

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Dodgers’ Seager likely out for a few weeks with broken hand

LOS ANGELES — World Series MVP Corey Seager will miss at least a few weeks for the Los Angeles Dodgers after breaking a bone in his right hand.

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Bauer K’s 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0

LOS ANGELES — Trevor Bauer threw seven shutout innings and struck out 10, Max Muncy had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 Saturday night to extend their winning streak to four.

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Dodgers acquire Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from Tampa Bay

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for a player to be named or cash.

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LEADING OFF: Pujols joins Dodgers, Bieber faces Kelenic, M’s

A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:

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AP source: Albert Pujols signing with Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Los Angeles Dodgers are signing veteran first baseman Albert Pujols to a major league deal.

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Kershaw fans 11, Dodgers top Miami 9-6 for 3rd straight win

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy hit a three-run homer during the Dodgers’ eight-run second inning, and Clayton Kershaw racked up a season-high 11 strikeouts in Los Angeles' 9-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

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Urías pitches Dodgers past Seattle 7-1 for back-to-back wins

LOS ANGELES — After 3 1/2 terrible weeks of play unbecoming of a World Series champion, the Los Angeles Dodgers think they're getting it together again.

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Dodgers 3B Edwin Ríos out for season after shoulder surgery

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers backup third baseman Edwin Ríos will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his right shoulder.

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Lux’s 3-run homer in 8th rallies Dodgers past Mariners 6-4

LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux hit a dramatic three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers rallied late for a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

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Walsh’s 2-run double propels Angels to 2-1 win over Dodgers

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jared Walsh hit a two-run double in the third inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-1 victory Sunday over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Dodgers blow most of 13-run lead, still outlast Angels 14-11

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mookie Betts drove in a season-high four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew most of a 13-run lead before holding on for a 14-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night, snapping their four-game losing streak in hair-raising fashion...

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Dodgers’ May put on injured list, latest setback for staff

MILWAUKEE — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May was put on the 10-day injured list Sunday with an arm ailment, the latest setback for the pitching staff of the World Series champions.

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Players at 70 games, MLB at 60, Manfred says deadline near

NEW YORK — Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275...

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Plenty of top players were drafted after the fifth round

This year’s baseball draft has been shortened to five rounds, meaning the number of players picked will be significantly smaller than usual. That could leave several potential contributors among...

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AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the...

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What Would Have Been: Triple Crown finale and French finals

The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown would have been set and the French Open finals would have been contested this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic. While NASCAR is staying busy on...

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At least 10 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers

NEW YORK — At least 10 major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball’s policy guarantying...

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In shortened season, stars still had chance to shine in 1981

The season began with Fernandomania and ended with a classic World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Yankees. Mike Schmidt slugged his way to a second consecutive MVP, and Nolan Ryan pitched...

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AP Exclusive: Trout, Cole top 65 to earn $100,000 per game

NEW YORK — Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole aren’t the only major leaguers with a big financial incentive to get back on the field.

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The Latest: Broncos’ Miller says he’s now negative for virus

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully home from hospital

LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is back home after falling and being hospitalized.

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92-year-old Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at home

LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has been hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home.

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Nats’ star Ryan Zimmerman’s AP diary: Memories of day games

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 seasons in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals, helping them win the World Series last year. With...

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What Would Have Been: MLB’s Fiers in Houston, NBA playoffs

While watching more replays of classic games with the national sports calendar on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press looks at some of the events that would have been...

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The Latest: Scully ponders when opening day will arrive

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Baker laments lack of blacks in MLB on Jackie Robinson Day

Houston manager Dusty Baker celebrated Jackie Robinson’s legacy on the 73rd anniversary of the fall of the major league color barrier and lamented the lack of African Americans in today’s game....

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Yanks most valuable in MLB at $5 billion, Forbes estimates

NEW YORK — Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9% over last year and 47% more than the No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers at $3.4...

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Opening day memories: From Seaver to Scully, Ted to the Ted

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Dodgers’ Kershaw to start opening day for 9th time

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw will start the Los Angeles Dodgers' opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants on March 26.

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Rangers’ Calhoun has broken jaw from fastball to mouth

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun has a broken jaw after being hit in the mouth by a fastball Sunday.

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Rendon, Betts, Cole among baseball’s big offseason movers

Anthony Rendon won a World Series in Washington and then left the Nationals to join Mike Trout and Albert Pujols with the Los Angeles Angels. Gerrit Cole went to the New York Yankees to try to put...

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Reds’ Bauer says tipping pitches for Dodgers all in fun

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Trevor Bauer thinks his decision to tip pitches for a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during a spring training game and the resulting attention are good for baseball.

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Maddon sees Cubs, Price debuts for Dodgers, Keuchel goes 4

Joe Maddon hugged Anthony Rizzo, shared an in-game microphone with Kris Bryant, slapped hands with the Cubs' mascot and drew a warm reception from the Chicago fans at Sloan Park.

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Price makes 1st spring training appearance for Dodgers

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — David Price felt a rush of nervous energy leading up to Monday. Acquired by the Dodgers last month from from Boston, he made his first spring training appearance for Los...

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Kershaw strikes out 4 in 1st spring training appearance

Clayton Kershaw struck out four without allowing a hit in his spring training debut Friday, the first step toward a possible opening day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Altuve booed, nicked by pitch in spring debut for Astros

LAKELAND, Fla. — José Altuve insisted he tuned out the hecklers. He couldn't avoid a pitch that grazed him.

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Betts draws big cheer, drives in run during Dodgers debut

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mookie Betts still has some work to do, settling in with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Kershaw to Dodgers: Use anger over cheating Astros as fuel

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Houston Astros and Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the...

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Yankees’ Judge says Astros should be stripped of 2017 title

TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge feels the Houston Astros should be stripped of their 2017 World Series championship.