Sobotka not optimistic about returning to Blues

TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Sobotka says he is no longer optimistic about returning to the St. Louis Blues after two years in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League because of a contract holdup.

Jose Abreu, White Sox down Indians 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu continued his torrid streak with a home run and single and Carlos Sanchez drove in the winning run in the ninth inning in the Chicago White Sox’s 2-1 victory over the Cleveland

Brewers crash Cubs party with 5-4 win at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO (AP) — Scooter Gennett hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers spoiled the Chicago Cubs’ first opportunity to clinch the NL Central title with a 5-4 victory Thursday night.