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Harrison’s HR snaps streak

By the Tribune-Review 10:53 a.m.
Nationals left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez was the only starter in the majors to work at least 20 innings and not allow a home run this season. That changed when Josh Harrison stepped to the plate in the seventh inning Wednesday and smacked a two-run homer. “I tried to work the …

McDonald, home runs carry Pirates to victory

By Rob Biertempfel 10:53 a.m.
WASHINGTON — It’s amazing how quickly Pirates right-hander James McDonald went from no-no to just so-so. McDonald zipped through the first five innings Thursday against …

Anticipated homecoming

By John Grupp 10:54 a.m.
Nate McLouth hasn’t given anyone much reason to cheer this year, but he will hear some applause at Comerica Park this weekend. The reserve outfielder, …

Biertempfel: McCutchen benefits from Alvarez batting 3rd

By Rob Biertempfel 10:54 a.m.
WASHINGTON Perhaps it’s only coincidence Andrew McCutchen rediscovered his power stroke about the time Pedro Alvarez started batting cleanup. Since May 5, when Alvarez took over the No. 4 spot, McCutchen, who bats third, was 14 for 30 with three homers and seven RBI entering Thursday night’s game. Conventional wisdom …

Selig: Oakland move might be considered

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it’s up to Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for …

Gomes becomes first Brazilian-born major leaguer

By The Associated Press
TORONTO — Not only did Yan Gomes become the first Brazilian-born player to reach the major leagues, his debut came against the most famous baseball …

Texas’ Hamilton rests 1st time since HR tear

By The Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers were set for a rare weekday afternoon sellout, fueled by thousands of schoolchildren getting a break from their routine. Manager Ron Washington figures the kids would like to see Josh Hamilton in October, too, so he sat Hamilton and stuck with his plan to …

Pirates option Presley to Indianapolis

By Rob Biertempfel 11:38 a.m.
WASHINGTON — A week ago, Alex Presley lost his grip on a starting job. He also lost his roster spot Wednesday and was sent to …

LaRoche continues to torment Pirates

By Rob Biertempfel 11:38 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche haunted the Pirates on Wednesday with three hits, including a solo homer and a three-run double, to power the Washington Nationals …

Jays’ Lawrie suspended for ump altercation

By The Associated Press
TORONTO — Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire. Major League Baseball suspended Lawrie for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount Wednesday, a day after the Toronto third baseman got into an …

MLB: Mets 2013 All-Star host

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK — Mr. Met stood near the podium with baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “Thanks for bringing your boss along,” Bloomberg said to the mascot. “Does he pay you well?” After more than three years of trouble on and …