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AP Baseball WriterMets hitting coach Chili Davis off-site when camp opensBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Hitting coach Chili Davis will keep on working remotely when the New York Mets open summer training camp Friday.The New York Post was first to report that the 60-year-old Davis won't be on...

Breyvic Valera claimed by Blue Jays off waivers from PadresTORONTO (AP) Infielder Breyvic Valera was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off waivers from the San Diego Padres.Toronto also placed four players on the 10-day injured list in moves retroactive to Tuesday: right-handers Elvis Luciano and Hector Perez,...

Cubs' Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgeryCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana had surgery to repair nerve damage in his pitching thumb Thursday after he cut himself washing dishes.Chicago did not have a timetable for his return.Quintana cut his thumb at his home in Miami on...

Pitcher Meyer gets $6.7 million signing bonus from MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Right-hander Max Meyer has agreed to a $6.7 million signing bonus as part of a minor league contract to join the Miami Marlins, and he'll take part in training camp starting Friday.The deal was for less than his...

Tigers announce partnership with sportsbook operatorDETROIT (AP) The Tigers became the first Major League Baseball team to reach a deal with a sports gambling company, announcing a multiyear partnership Thursday with PointsBet.Detroit said the agreement will ''enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement by providing access to unique experiences,...

AP Baseball WriterMets hitting coach Chili Davis off site when camp opensBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Hitting coach Chili Davis will keep on working remotely when the New York Mets open summer training camp Friday.The New York Post was first to report that the 60-year-old Davis won't be...

AP Sports WriterCubs' Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgeryBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.Left-hander Jose Quintana had surgery to...

AP Sports WriterCubs pitching coach says COVID-19 quarantined him for monthBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) An emotional Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy is recovering from a severe case of COVID-19 that quarantined him for 30 days.The 38-year-old Hottovy broke down as he detailed a harrowing ordeal during a...

AP Sports WriterMLB players begin reporting for tests as first workouts nearBy DAVE SKRETTAYoán Moncada has spent the past couple of months working out in what he called a “controlled and limited environment” in Florida, where the White Sox slugger could continue to get at-bats while protecting himself from...

AP Baseball WriterCards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of DreamsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.The schedule...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressJuly 18-19 - Last day to offer a retention bonus to an eligible player attending training with a minor league contract.July 21-22 - Last day to place a player on waivers for 45 days termination pay at the adjusted rate.July 23-24 - Opening day, active...

AP Baseball WriterTigers give $8.4M deal to Torkelson, who joins player poolBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a minor league contract on Tuesday, and the team said the infielder will join its player pool for this abbreviated...