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Verlander’s Tigers return delayed again after a hamstring pull

DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers has been delayed again. Manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday that the 43-year-old right-hander pulled a hamstring during a bullpen session and will be sidelined indefinitely. "This is not a matter of days," Hinch said. "It ...

Astros take Tigers 4-2 to win series

HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. Yordan Alvarez extended his on-base streak to 24 games and scored Christian Vazquez on a double for his 55th RBI of ...

Bazzana’s homer lifts Guardians past Brewers 4-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning, Parker Messick pitched six effective innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday. David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians, who lost the first two games of ...

Negaunee grad to play in Island Resort Championship

HARRIS — A Negaunee High School graduate now golfing for the Central Michigan University women’s team has gained a sponsor’s exemption for the second straight year to play in the Island Resort Championship to be held at the Sweetgrass Golf Club near Harris starting Friday, June ...

Escanaba to host Legion baseball

ESCANABA — The Gregg Johnson/Al Erickson Memorial American Legion baseball tournament will take place this weekend with 10 teams making the trip. Games will be played Friday and Saturday at The Bay College Field in Wells and Al Ness Field in Escanaba. The semifinals and championship game ...

Yelich and Chourio homer as Brewers beat Guardians 9-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Chourio's two-run shot in the fourth gave him six homers in his last seven games. One ...