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Ball excited for fresh start with Cavs

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INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Lonzo Ball doesn’t have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple seasons. Instead, the veteran guard will use the offseason getting acclimated to a new team. Ball was at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice complex meeting with the ...

Guardians snap 10-game losing streak

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HOUSTON — Jose Ramirez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night to snap a 10-game skid. The victory is Cleveland’s first since June 25th and comes a day after losing to Detroit in 10 innings ...

Pirates fall to Kansas City, 9-3

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night. Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in a season-high seven innings. The left-hander ...

Cavs re-sign Merrill as Nance returns; Ball trade now official

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a pair of familiar players back next season. The Cavs announced on Sunday they have re-signed Sam Merrill to a four-year contract and brought back Larry Nance Jr. for a second stint on a one-year deal. Cleveland’s acquisition of Lonzo Ball ...