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Associated PressMets suspend Harvey 3 days for violating team rulesBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) Mets star pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended three days without pay by the team on Sunday for an undisclosed violation of team rules, the latest hiccup for a club beset by problems on and...

Associated PressCelebrities among those long-suffering Cubs fansBy DON BABWIN and CARYN ROUSSEAUCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are trying to do something that hasn't happened in the lifetime of anyone born in the last 108 years: Win a World Series.So naturally, the chance to be part of that history...

AP Sports WriterReds OF Duvall trying to build on 2016 season.By JAY COHENGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Adam Duvall is hard at work in the Arizona desert, looking for an encore to his breakout season for the Cincinnati Reds.For the slugging outfielder, the biggest key is the smallest details.''You don't...

Associated PressTigers put DH Victor Martinez on DL with irregular heartbeatBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have put designated hitter Victor Martinez on the 10-day disabled list because of an irregular heartbeat.Martinez came out of Thursday's win over Tampa Bay in the seventh inning with a racing...

Astros lefty Keuchel sent back to Houston for shoulder examCLEVELAND (AP) Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been shut down for now because of inflammation in his left shoulder and sent back to Houston for an examination.Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Keuchel wouldn't pitch as planned on Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterPhillies remove Hector Neris from closer's roleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Hector Neris is out as the Philadelphia Phillies' closer.Manager Pete Mackanin says Neris needs to work on his splitter and Pat Neshek will take over in the ninth inning, at least on an interim basis.Neris was...

AP Baseball WriterHosmer, Perez lift AL to 4-2 All-Star win, Series home fieldBy RONALD BLUMSAN DIEGO (AP) Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet home, if they get a chance to defend their World Series title.The Royals duo homered...

The Latest: President Obama, White Sox fan, cheers on CubsCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on fan reaction to Chicago Cubs' advancing to the World Series (all times local):3:30 p.m.President Barack Obama is giving it up for the Chicago Cubs.Obama posted a message of ''Holy Cow'' and congratulations Sunday on...

Wieters joins Nationals; Judge hits long homer for YankeesBy The Associated PressWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Matt Wieters finally has a new team. One crazy accident turned his free agency into a harrowing experience.Wieters cut his left wrist when a five-gallon glass water container broke in his garage...

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 anterior cruciate ligament and started a rehabilitation program Wednesday that is expected to last six to nine months.The injury occurred...

AP Sports WriterDbacks' Iannetta has stitches in lip, fractured teeth, noseBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Iannetta has several stitches in his lip, plus a couple of fractured teeth and a broken nose after getting hit in the face by a fastball.Manager Torey Lovullo says Iannetta...

AP Sports WriterOrioles acquire LHP Miley from MarinersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Baltimore is hoping Wade Miley can turn his solid July into a big finish with the AL East leaders.The Orioles acquired Miley in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, giving manager Buck Showalter an experienced...