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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...

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 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...

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...

Associated PressPitchless intentional walks could start this weekBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Pitchless intentional walks could start in spring training games this week.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said the change, which the players' association has said it will agree to for 2017, is among the rule changes...

ATLANTA (AP) A baseball fan has been given emergency medical treatment and taken to a hospital after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field during a game between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.There was no immediate word on the man's condition...

Indians recall Nick Goody, option Shawn ArmstrongCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians, forced to use infielder Michael Martinez as a pitcher in Thursday's loss to the Chicago White Sox, have recalled right-hander Nick Goody from Triple-A Columbus.Right-hander Shawn Armstrong, one of six pitchers used in the 10-4 defeat, was...

AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal $9M deal with Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a $9 million, one-year contract.Saunders will earn $8 million this season, and the Phillies have a 2018 option worth $10.5 million with a $1 million buyout.The...

AP Sports WriterMarlins acquire RHP Straily from Reds for 3 minor leaguersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Replacing Jose Fernandez will be a collective task for the Miami Marlins, with 14-game winner Dan Straily joining the effort Thursday.Miami obtained Straily from the Cincinnati Reds for three minor leaguers, including right-handers...

AP Baseball WriterYankees admit MLB has changed, start to retool for futureBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Watching a second straight loss to last-place Tampa Bay convinced the New York Yankees it was time to shift more fully into sell mode. So late Saturday night, owner Hal Steinbrenner gave...