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Associated PressHome runs remain a problem for Marlins' ChenBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) The same issue that plagued Wei-Yin Chen during his first season with the Miami Marlins continues to trouble him.Chen allowed two more homers in Miami's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The...

Rockies, Alexi Amarista agree to 1-year dealDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a one-year deal with utility player Alexi Amarista.Amarista hit .257 with 11 RBIs and nine stolen bases last season for the San Diego Padres. He played all over the field, too, seeing time at...

Mike Fiers and Astros agree to $3.45 million, 1-year dealHOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Mike Fiers and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a $3.45 million, one-year contract.The deal Thursday avoided a hearing next month. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Fiers settled at the midpoint...

Cubs put Zobrist on disabled list, call up La StellaPITTSBURGH (AP) The Chicago Cubs have put switch-hitter Ben Zobrist on the 10-day disabled list because of an inflamed right wrist.The move was made prior to Friday night's game against Pittsburgh and was retroactive to June 13. Zobrist, who...

Red Sox OF Young's hamstring injury not as bad as fearedARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Red Sox left fielder Chris Young is sore and on the disabled list because of a strained right hamstring, but manager John Farrell said Friday that the injury isn't as bad as the team initially...

Former Yankee Laird leads Nippon Ham to Japan Series titleHIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) Former New York Yankees infielder Brandon Laird hit a grand slam in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Hiroshima Carp 10-4 to win the Japan Series in six games.The Fighters...

Associated PressObama celebrates World Series champion Chicago CubsBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama celebrated the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Monday and spoke about the power sports has to unite people.''Throughout our history, sports has had this power to bring us together even when the country...

Twins recall Ryan Pressly in latest move for struggling penMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-hander Ryan Pressly from Triple-A Rochester, the latest change in their chewed-up bullpen.Pressly was promoted before Tuesday night's game against Seattle to take the place of right-hander Alex Wimmers, who was sent...

Pirates rookie Ngoepe 1st African player to reach majorsPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up infielder Gift Ngoepe, making him what they say is the first player from Africa to reach the major leagues.The Pirates recalled Ngoepe (n-GOH'-pay) from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and sent reliever Dovydos...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Phillies, Saunders agree to $9M, 1-year dealBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Outfielder Michael Saunders and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $9 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because...

Rod Carew passes 1-month mark since heart transplantLOS ANGELES (AP) Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew has passed the one-month mark since a heart and kidney transplant with no signs of rejection.Carew tells the American Heart Association News he's ''doing great'' since the 13-hour operation on Dec. 16....

Associated PressRed Sox newcomer Chris Sale goes 2 innings in spring debutBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance for the Boston Red Sox, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned.Boston manager John Farrell...