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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...

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...

Cardinals activate OF Grichuk, LHP Duke from DLCHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Randal Grichuk and reliever Zach Duke from the disabled list and recalled catching prospect Carson Kelly from Triple-A Memphis.St. Louis also acquired minor league outfielder Tyler O'Neill in a trade with Seattle...

AP Sports WriterMany Marlins fans applaud possible ownership changeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) One of several long lines at the Miami Marlins' fanfest stretched past the beer and pizza kiosks, beyond a stairwell, an elevator, rest rooms and the team store, as fans waited more than 30 minutes for...

Altherr to make his 2016 debut with PhilliesBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr has been reinstated from the disabled list after missing Philadelphia's first 103 games with a broken left wrist.Manager Pete Mackanin put Altherr in the lineup batting fifth and playing right field Thursday...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Joe Blanton, Nats agree to $4M, 1-year contractBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Setup man Joe Blanton and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

Yankees send pitcher Chad Green back to Triple-ANEW YORK (AP) Right-hander Chad Green was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the New York Yankees on Wednesday, a day after he pitched a scoreless inning at Cincinnati in his season debut.Green was brought up Monday when the Yankees' bullpen...

AP Baseball WriterGiants' Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing fatherBy JANIE McCAULEYSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Johnny Cueto remains in the Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, and the San Francisco Giants plan to reach out to him to...

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...

Mike Trout sits out for 2nd straight day to rest hamstringANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout is out of the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup for the second straight day to rest his tight left hamstring.Trout sat out for the third time in four games, but the AL MVP...

Ex-Twins manager Tom Kelly to get Target Field statueMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins plan to honor former manager Tom Kelly with a bronze statue outside Target Field.The team made the announcement at TwinsFest on Friday night. The statue will be unveiled this season, although the date is not...

OF Austin Jackson makes Indians' opening-day rosterGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Outfielder Austin Jackson took an opportunity with the Cleveland Indians and ran with it.Jackson was informed on Sunday that he has made Cleveland's opening-day roster, giving the AL champions some outfield depth in case Lonnie Chisenhall and Michael Brantley...