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Pirates extra-inning win hands 5-game sweep to Brewers, who have lost six in row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One late-inning rally wasn’t enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Trailing and down to their final out on two occasions, the Pirates managed a 7-6 victory over the…
Read MoreMarte, Polanco go back-to-back as Pirates sweep doubleheader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Once wasn’t enough for Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco. They hit back-to-back home runs for the second time Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won the second game…
Read MoreAguilar hits another HR, leads NL, but Brewers fall in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jameson Taillon let a lead get away in his last start. This time, he had the answer when he got in trouble. Taillon struck out a career-high…
Read MoreBrewers add another, now sending five to all-star game
Another Milwaukee Brewer is headed to the all-star game. Wednesday, Jesus Aguilar won the Final Vote to earn a spot in the July 17 showcase. Thursday, it was reliever Jeremy…
Read MoreBrewers lose series with Marlins, lose both in extra innings
MIAMI (AP) — Jesus Aguilar hit like the All-Star he is, while the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers hit like also-rans. Aguilar was added to the NL All-Star team Wednesday…
Read MoreBrewers fans send Aguilar to all-star game with second-highest total in Final Vote history
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar and Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura won the final two roster spots for next week’s All-Star Game in Washington. Major League Baseball released the…
Read MoreNFL player Pacman Jones attacked by employee at airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Police say former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was attacked during a run-in with a facility-service employee at the airport in Atlanta. Atlanta Police spokesman Jarius…
Read MoreWisconsin Congressman and House Speaker Paul Ryan defends Ohio congressman as ‘man of integrity’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday defended an Ohio congressman accused of ignoring ex-college wrestlers’ allegations of sexual abuse, calling him “a man of honesty, a…
Read MoreCroatia in World Cup final for 1st time, after beating England
MOSCOW (AP) — When the final whistle blew and they knew they were going to their first World Cup final, the Croatians ran to their jumping and cheering fans in…
Read MoreDEADLINE 3 p.m. today to get Brewers Jesús Aguilar, Twins Eddie Rosario into all-star game
The Milwaukee Brewers have three all-stars … so far. One of those, Christian Yelich, got some revenge on his old team Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with four RBI in leading Milwaukee…
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