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Nunez, Rockies avoid sweep, beat D-Backs for rare road win

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PHOENIX — Light-hitting Dom Nunez doubled twice and singled as the Colorado Rockies avoided a three-game sweep by the team with the worst record...

LEADING OFF: Clayton Kershaw, Jake Arrieta to injured list

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A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim...

Urías becomes 1st 11-game winner, Dodgers beat Marlins 6-1

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MIAMI — Julio Urías allowed Jazz Chisholm’s leadoff homer, then pitched shutout ball through the seventh inning for his major league-leading 11th win, and...

Guerrero and Bichette carry Blue Jays past Orioles 10-2

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BALTIMORE — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and drove in two runs to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 73, Bo Bichette...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 13 1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the...

Altuve, Tucker homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-3

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HOUSTON — Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and Kyle Tucker’s tiebreaking solo shot in the seventh inning lifted the Houston Astros to a...

With fans back, ballpark workers enjoy chance to return

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A suite attendant at the Miami Marlins’ home ballpark, Lisa Eckstein had a chance to reconnect with a familiar face when she returned to...

Aguilar’s 3-run HR in 9th sends Marlins past Dodgers 9-6

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MIAMI — Jesús Aguilar hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 Wednesday...

Myers, Machado lead Padres to 7-4 win against Nationals

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SAN DIEGO — Wil Myers hit a three-run homer and had five RBIs, and Manny Machado celebrated his 29th birthday with three hits and...