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AP Baseball WriterCardinals must give Astros top 2 picks, $2M for hackingBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals were stripped of their top two picks in this year's amateur draft Monday and ordered to give them to Houston along with $2 million as compensation for hacking...

Associated PressNationals announce deal with free-agent catcher Matt WietersBy BILL WHITEHEADWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Matt Wieters said he managed to cut his left wrist severely by breaking a five-gallon glass water container in his garage on Nov. 1, delaying his offseason preparation - and, he thinks, his...

Prof gives free pass to student who ditched class for SeriesCLEVELAND (AP) An Ohio college student who ditched class to head to the opening game of the World Series in Cleveland has won a reprieve from his professor by being honest.Ohio University professor Damian Nance says Charlie Turner...

Associated PressBaseball in London? Major league showcase held in Hyde ParkBy GREGORY KATZ and CAROLINE SPIEZIOLONDON (AP) A piece of American sports culture was on display Tuesday in London's Hyde Park as baseball came to town on July 4, the U.S. Independence Day.The exhibition featured several former major...

Nationals' Harper among 4 starters out against PadresWASHINGTON (AP) National League home run leader Bryce Harper is among four starters out of the lineup for the Washington Nationals in their series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.Daniel Murphy, Jayson Werth and Matt Wieters also did not...

AP Sports WriterUno, dos, tres, Garcias! White Sox OF filled with GarciasBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) If Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria wants to get Garcia's attention in the outfield on Friday night against Minnesota, he is going to have to be more specific.Renteria put together a lineup...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer agrees to $5M, 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Brandon Guyer has been targeted again. That's nothing new for him.Guyer, who has led the majors in being hit by pitches over the past two seasons, agreed Wednesday to a two-year, $5 million contract...

AP Sports WriterRangers trade struggling reliever Sam Dyson to GiantsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Struggling reliever Sam Dyson was traded to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, less than a week after he was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.The Rangers announced the deal during their...

Associated PressNationals, Astros open new $150 million spring training siteBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Bryce Harper drove in the first run, the rain stayed away and a festive crowd saw a game-ending homer. All in all, a nice start on opening day for The Ballpark of...

Mets place SS Cabrera on DL day after 2-homer gameNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have placed Asdrubal Cabrera on the 10-day disabled with a left thumb sprain, a day after the shortstop hit two home runs in a victory over the Chicago Cubs.The Mets announced the...

AP Baseball WriterThousands turn out for A's FanFest that sparks positive vibeBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Seven free food trucks. Green and gold balloons strung over the waterfront walkway and a bouncy houses for kids. Complimentary zoo passes, dog toys and plenty of coffee. A picturesque, sunny winter...

Miller goes to arbitration after awful start with D-backsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Pitcher Shelby Miller has argued his salary arbitration case against Arizona after an awful first season with the Diamondbacks.A 26-year-old right-hander, Miller asked arbitrators Andrew Strongin, James Oldham and Phillip LaPorte for $5.1 million. Arizona argued...