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Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits lead

Mets face the Dodgers leading series 2-1

New York Mets (39-23, first in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (37-25, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (4-2, 2.69 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Dodgers: Landon Knack (3-2, 4.

Twins visit the Athletics on 3-game road win streak

Minnesota Twins (34-27, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-40, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: David Festa (0-0); Athletics: Mitch Spence (1-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.

Nationals and Cubs meet to decide series winner

Chicago Cubs (38-23, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (29-32, third in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.51 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (5-1, 3.

Braves enter matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak

Arizona Diamondbacks (30-31, fourth in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (27-33, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 12:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (7-4, 5.05 ERA, 1.

Padres play the Giants leading series 2-1

San Diego Padres (35-25, second in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (34-28, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Dylan Cease (1-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.

Orioles seek to extend win streak, play the Mariners

Baltimore Orioles (24-36, fifth in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-28, second in the AL West) Seattle; Thursday, 3:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Zach Eflin (4-2, 4.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryan Woo (5-2, 2.

Pirates and Astros meet, winner secures 3-game series

Houston Astros (33-28, first in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-39, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (5-4, 3.12 ERA, 1.

Yankees square off against the Guardians in series rubber match

Cleveland Guardians (33-27, third in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (37-23, first in the AL East) New York; Thursday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Slade Cecconi (1-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.

Blue Jays and Phillies meet in series rubber match

Philadelphia Phillies (37-24, second in the NL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (32-29, third in the AL East) Toronto; Thursday, 3:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (5-1, 3.58 ERA, 1.