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Rusney Castillo, Puerto Rico stay in contention in CaribbeanMEXICO CITY (AP) Rusney Castillo homered and drove in three runs, helping Puerto Rico beat the Dominican Republic 10-2 on Saturday to remain in contention for the Caribbean Series.Castillo, a center fielder for the Boston Red Sox, went 2 for...

Associated PressPorcello, Price and Wright all have good days for Red SoxBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox had a good day on the mound.Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello threw five scoreless innings Monday in an intrasquad game, five days after being struck...

AP Sports WriterMariners acquire Gallardo from Baltimore for Seth SmithBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Mariners landed another option for their pitching rotation on Friday, acquiring right-hander Yovani Gallardo from the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder Seth Smith.Seattle also will receive $2 million from the Orioles, equalizing the 2017 salaries...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Strasburg, Nats agree to deal adding $175MBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg is skipping his first shot at free agency, instead agreeing to a new contract with the Nationals that will pay him $175 million over seven seasons starting in 2017, according...

AP Baseball WriterSchwarber on Cubs' World Series roster; starting at DHBy RONALD BLUMCLEVELAND (AP) Kyle Schwarber was added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians.The 23-year-old outfielder was batting fifth as the designated...

AP Baseball WriterDome closed for third straight day at Rogers Centre for ALCSBy NOAH TRISTERTORONTO (AP) The sun was shining in Toronto about an hour before Game 5 of the AL Championship Series - just not inside Rogers Centre, where the retractable roof was closed for a third...

AP Sports WriterReports: Indians, Brewers agree to trade for catcher LucroyBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians could be nearing a trade for Milwaukee All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy.According to several reports late Saturday night, the teams have an agreement in place for a deal that would send Lucroy...

AP Sports WriterCarlos Martinez agrees to $51M, 5-year deal with CardsBy DAVE SKRETTAIn the final days of negotiations, the biggest thing standing in the way of the St. Louis Cardinals signing pitcher Carlos Martinez to a long-term deal was a few hundred miles of ocean.''It's not easy to get...

LEADING OFF: Hicks a hit for Tigers, Blach set for KershawBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---HICKS STICKSJohn Hicks is off an impressive start as a fill-in for injured Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Called up from Triple-A on Saturday morning, Hicks is...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have won the bidding for negotiating rights to slugger Byung Ho Park, a 29-year-old first baseman who hit a total of 105 home runs over the past two seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization.Major League Baseball announced Monday the notice from Park's team...

A position-by-position look at the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals going into the World Series, starting Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium:---First Base:Mets: Lucas Duda. A streaky slugger with a good eye when he's going well, the quiet Duda was given an everyday job early last season over...

LEADING OFF: Day off for Dodgers, Cubs before NLCS Game 6By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:---BACK TO CHICAGOIt's a day off in the NL Championship Series before the Chicago Cubs try to earn their first World Series trip since 1945. They lead...