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AP Sports WriterNationals OF Eaton has surgery on torn ACL, starts rehabBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton has undergone surgery to repair his torn left ACL and started a rehabilitation program that's expected to last six to nine months.The injury occurred April 28 in a...

AP Baseball WriterDifferent era, different drug question for Rodriguez, RainesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Moments after Tim Raines spoke openly about overcoming cocaine abuse, Ivan Rodriguez tried to avoid discussing whether he had used steroids.Different era. Different drug.An unavoidable topic when discussing Hall of Famers.Raines, Rodriguez and Jeff...

Associated PressMets suspend Harvey for violating team rules; Wilk to startBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets scratched Matt Harvey for his scheduled start Sunday against the Miami Marlins and suspended the right-hander three days for an undisclosed violation of team rules.General manager Sandy Alderson announced...

Twins claim LHP Adam Wilk off waivers from MetsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have claimed left-hander Adam Wilk off waivers from the New York Mets.The Twins announced the move on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Wilk was the Mets' emergency starter on Sunday when Matt Harvey was suspended. He started...

AP Sports WriterTwins take Byung Ho Park off 40-man roster to sign relieverBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have designated slugger Byung Ho Park for assignment following a disappointing major league debut in 2016.The Twins made the potentially expensive move on Friday so they could make room...

AP Legal Affairs WriterWhite Sox's Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling caseBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from...

Brett Cecil, Cardinals finalize $30.5 million, 4-year dealST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals filled the biggest void in their bullpen Monday with Brett Cecil, the only left-handed reliever that piqued their interest on the free-agent market.Cecil was introduced at Busch Stadium after finalizing a $30.5 million, four-year contract. He...

LEADING OFF: Stanton back to hit, Strasburg returnsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---STANTON RETURNSThe Marlins are getting a key reinforcement for their postseason push - sort of. Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton was activated Tuesday, just three weeks after his season was thought...

The Latest: Chance of rain for World Series Game 2 WednesdayCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:55 p.m.The weather is clear for Tuesday night's World Series opener and a game-time temperature of about 50 degrees is forecast, but there is a chance of rain...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks tab Boston's Hazen as next general managerBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have named Boston Red Sox general manager Mike Hazen an executive vice president and general manager.Hazen replaces Dave Stewart, who fired along with manager Chip Hale a day after the regular season...

Marlins' Bour back; Prado, Hechavarria begin rehab gamesBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) The Miami Marlins have reinstated first baseman Justin Bour from the 10-day disabled list after he missed eight games because of a bruised left ankle.The move came before Friday night's game at Atlanta. Catcher Tomas Telis...

AP Baseball WriterKershaw's relief appearance brings back fond LA memoriesBy NOAH TRISTERClayton Kershaw entered Dodgers lore Thursday night, right alongside the last ace to lead the franchise to a World Series title.In 1988, Orel Hershiser came out of the bullpen for the final out of Game 4 of the...