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Cleveland Indians' Oscar Mercado hits a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas during the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Harper's 3-run blast sends Phillies to 9-4 win over Indians

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2019 10:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Minor throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. The Rangers have a completely revamped starting rotation with lone returner Mike Minor and four pitchers who have had Tommy John surgery. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2019 09:48 AM EST