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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...

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...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Analyzing several April baseball surprisesBy JAKE CIELYThere are several fantasy baseball surprises as we head into May, both good and bad. This week, we examine two impressive early season hitters, a struggling starter, a mirage at closer and a player who's better in real life...

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...

AP Baseball WriterBlue Jays drawing support from all over CanadaBy NOAH TRISTERTORONTO (AP) Michael Saunders was born in Victoria, British Columbia - about as close to Seattle as you can get without being in the United States.Yet when it came to his baseball allegiance growing up, nationality mattered...

Royals put reliever Hochevar on 15-day disabled listARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kansas City Royals reliever Luke Hochevar has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of swelling and numbness in his hand when trying to pitch.The Royals made the move before Thursday night's game at Texas. The team...

Nationals C Ramos has knee surgery; rehab to take 6-8 monthsWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos had surgery on his right knee and his rehabilitation is expected to take six-to- eight months.Washington says Ramos had the operation on Friday, hours after the team's season ended with a 4-3...

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...

AP Baseball WriterYankees closer Aroldis Chapman returns from disabled listBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Aroldis Chapman rejoined his New York teammates Sunday ready to pitch again after more than a month on the disabled list, and the struggling Yankees couldn't wait to have their flame-throwing closer back in...

Seattle options Nori Aoki as part of rash of roster movesSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners optioned starting outfielder Nori Aoki and relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen to Triple-A Tacoma to clear space for pitching reinforcements.The Mariners made seven roster moves Friday before starting a homestand against St. Louis. The...

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...

Harper, Nationals reach $21.6 million deal for 2018 seasonWASHINGTON (AP) Bryce Harper put up another big number Saturday without taking another swing.Harper and the Washington Nationals reached a $21,625,000 deal for the 2018 season, a contact that covers the slugging outfielder through his last year before he can...