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Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz is greeted in the dugout after he hit a three-run home run during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Cruz’s 300th HR, Paxton’s pitching pace M’s past A’s

Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz is greeted in the dugout after he hit a three-run home run during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 7, 2017, 10:43pm National Sports

Nelson Cruz hit his 300th home run and drove in five, James Paxton allowed two hits over seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Friday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano misplays a grounder from Kansas City Royals’ Lorenzo Cain for an error during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Seattle.

Cano, Archer, Osuna among replacement All-Stars

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano misplays a grounder from Kansas City Royals’ Lorenzo Cain for an error during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Seattle.

July 7, 2017, 3:45pm National Sports

Seattle second baseman Robinson Cano, Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer and Toronto reliever Roberto Osuna are among seven replacement players selected for Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Miami. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger, right, is tagged out at third base by Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Seattle. Haniger was trying to advance after a fly ball hit by Jarrod Dyson was caught by Oakland Athletics center fielder Jaycob Brugman. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Athletics continue Mariners’ struggles

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger, right, is tagged out at third base by Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Seattle. Haniger was trying to advance after a fly ball hit by Jarrod Dyson was caught by Oakland Athletics center fielder Jaycob Brugman. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 6, 2017, 10:59pm National Sports

Khris Davis hit a three-run homer, Paul Blackburn pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning for his first major league victory and the Oakland Athletics beat the slumping Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday night. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner watches his RBI-single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Moustakas, Turner elected to All-Star teams

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner watches his RBI-single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

July 6, 2017, 6:30pm National Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas have been elected to the All-Star Game in online voting for the final initial roster spots. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Ariel Miranda takes a moment to tug on his cap against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Seattle.

Perez’s homer in 10th lifts Royals over M’s

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Ariel Miranda takes a moment to tug on his cap against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Seattle.

July 5, 2017, 11:08pm National Sports

Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the 10th, Alex Gordon added a two-out RBI single later in the inning and the Kansas City Royals completed a three-game sweep with a 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Read story

A giant United States flag is displayed during the national anthem before Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The anthem has been a standard part of U.S. sports games since World War II. Experts say Game 1 of the 1918 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs helped pave the way. The song became the official national anthem in 1931.

Love affair with national anthem and baseball

A giant United States flag is displayed during the national anthem before Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The anthem has been a standard part of U.S. sports games since World War II. Experts say Game 1 of the 1918 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs helped pave the way. The song became the official national anthem in 1931.

July 3, 2017, 10:00pm National Sports

This year marks the 100th season since “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played for the first time at a World Series game. Read story

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth about $53 million to remain with the Golden State Warriors. The deal calls for about $25 million in the first year with a player option for the second season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot be signed until Thursday, July 6, 2017.

Durant takes pay cut to keep band together

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth about $53 million to remain with the Golden State Warriors. The deal calls for about $25 million in the first year with a player option for the second season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot be signed until Thursday, July 6, 2017.

July 3, 2017, 7:33pm National Sports

Kevin Durant took far less than he could have to help make sure they stay winners and chase more championships. KD agreed to terms Monday on a contract worth approximately $53 million over the next two years. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is about to receive his massive payday. Golden State general manager Bob Myers said Friday, June 30, 2017, the Warriors will finalize a contract with the two-time MVP once the free agency moratorium ends July 6.

Deals happening this summer, but amid perhaps more caution

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is about to receive his massive payday. Golden State general manager Bob Myers said Friday, June 30, 2017, the Warriors will finalize a contract with the two-time MVP once the free agency moratorium ends July 6.

July 3, 2017, 5:46pm National Sports

Surveying the landscape going into free agency, the Miami Heat president Pat Riley had a clear sense that smarter spending was going to be the rule in the NBA this summer as opposed to the enormous-contract spree that occurred a year ago. Read story

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, right, and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve have a conversation during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Houston. Both players have been elected to start in the All-Star Game in Miami on July 12, 2017.

Judge, Correa, Arenado among 12 1st-time All-Star starters

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, right, and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve have a conversation during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Houston. Both players have been elected to start in the All-Star Game in Miami on July 12, 2017.

July 2, 2017, 5:41pm National Sports

Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa and Nolan Arenado were among 12 first-time starters elected Sunday for the All-Star Game at Miami on July 11, the most since voting was returned to fans in 1970. Read story

Jeff Horn of Australia celebrates after beating Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao loses WBO welterweight title

Jeff Horn of Australia celebrates after beating Manny Pacquiao.

July 1, 2017, 11:08pm National Sports

Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight world title to Jeff Horn in a stunning, unanimous points decision in a Sunday afternoon (Saturday night Pacific time) bout billed as the Battle of Brisbane. Read story