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AP Baseball WriterYanks' Tanaka unsure whether he can take 1st rotation turnBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is unsure whether he will be able to take his first turn in the rotation as he recovers from a line drive off his head.Tanaka was hit on...

AP Baseball WriterSlugging A's counting on fast start to challenge AstrosBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With a months-long layoff, the attention surrounding Mike Fiers has significantly subsided.He can go about his business behind the scenes again just as he prefers it.As the whistleblower in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing...

AP Sports WriterShort-handed Orioles continue rebuild in abbreviated seasonBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles will attempt to navigate an abbreviated baseball season without their most productive player, a severe shortage of outfielders and a precarious starting rotation.On March 12, the same day that the coronavirus outbreak brought...

AP Sports WriterWith boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World SeriesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series.Baseball's ultimate prize did not receive a reference...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Free agent OF Yasiel Puig, Braves reach 1-yr dealBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

AP Sports WriterEven in shortened season, focus for Mariners is on futureBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) For the first time in 20 years, the Seattle Mariners will begin a season without Ichiro Suzuki or Felix Hernandez on the opening day roster.Those two stars served as faces of the franchise...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Free agent OF Yasiel Puig, Braves reach 1-yr dealBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox prospect Burger to play in local St. Louis leagueBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Jake Burger just wanted to play again. Some real competition after a couple of major injuries.He found a spot - practically in his own backyard.Burger is going to play in a local...

AP Sports WriterRevamped D-backs ready to chase Dodgers in NL WestBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker took his hacks during the first day of summer camp, launching a few balls into the empty Chase Field stands and watching them rattle around the unoccupied seats.There is...

With empty new stadium, Rangers furlough about 60 employeesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Rangers indefinitely furloughed about 60 full-time employees, a moved announced 10 days before Texas opens its new ballpark without fans due to the pandemic-delayed season.Texas owner Ray Davis said in March that he hoped to avoid...

AP Sports WriterRockies ready to rake at the plate but will pitching rise?By ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) All those fastballs that ended up bouncing around the water fall, fountains and pine trees at Coors Field during summer camp mean one of two things for the Colorado Rockies.Either their pitchers...

Blue Jays to wear No. 1 patch honoring late Tony FernandezTORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays will honor the late Tony Fernandez by wearing a patch with his No. 1 on the left sleeve of uniform jerseys this season.A member of Toronto's 1993 World Series champions who had nine...