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Associated PressJudge asks how ALCS will be played if Indians logo bannedBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge hearing arguments on an attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto asked the plaintiff's lawyer...

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...

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...

Associated PressNationals star Harper off to smashing start after down yearBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH , Fla. (AP) Nationals manager Dusty Baker discerns a difference in Bryce Harper at the plate this spring compared with the guy who struggled mightily for much of last season.It's not his current...

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...

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...

Baseball's Hall of Fame to honor 'The Simpsons' on May 27COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Baseball's Hall of Fame will honor ''The Simpsons'' on May 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show's ''Homer at the Bat'' episode.First televised on Feb. 20, 1992, ''Homer at the Bat'' featured future...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back to Minnesota next monthMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins plan to welcome Hall of Famer Rod Carew back to Minnesota next month.The Twins said Tuesday that Carew will return to Minnesota on July 3. It's his first trip to the state since receiving a...

AP Sports WriterRoyals, left-hander Duffy agree to $65M, 5-year contractBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Perhaps the Royals and Danny Duffy thought Kansas City sports fans could use some good news.The team announced a $65 million, five-year contract with the popular left-hander on Monday, ensuring he will remain...

Associated PressObama celebrates World Series champion Chicago CubsBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs before he leaves office.On what usually is a sleepy federal holiday at the White House, Cubs players filed into the White House East Room on Martin...

Officials want lights on jetty where Jose Fernandez crashedMIAMI (AP) Miami-area officials want the U.S. Coast Guard to install lights on the jetty where Marlins star Jose Fernandez crashed his boat, killing himself and two others.Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said in a memo Monday that the jetty where...

Mariners Nelson Cruz, Jean Segura leave with injuriesSEATTLE (AP) Mariners' designated hitter Nelson Cruz and shortstop Jean Segura left Thursday's game against Colorado with apparent injuries.Segura injured his right ankle sliding into second base in the fourth inning. Cruz was hit on the top of his left hand...