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18-month sentence given rooftop owner who cheated CubsCHICAGO (AP) An 18-month prison sentence has been handed a man found guilty of defrauding the Chicago Cubs out of the team's cut of revenues from his rooftop club near Wrigley Field.R. Marc Hamid was found guilty in July of multiple...

Rachel Robinson to receive O'Neil Award for baseball HallNEW YORK (AP) Rachel Robinson will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 29, the day before this year's induction ceremony.She's the wife of late Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who broke the...

AP Baseball WriterAPNewsBreak: Dodgers, Yankees cut projected luxury tax billsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are cutting payroll and their luxury tax bills - just as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and perhaps Clayton Kershaw near the free-agent market after the 2018...

LEADING OFF: Adams set to join Braves, Yankees-Rays resetBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WELCOMEFirst baseman Matt Adams is expected to join the Braves in time for their game at SunTrust Park against Washington. Atlanta acquired Adams this weekend from St. Louis, hoping...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back at Citi Field, a day after the person inside the big-headed costume was caught on video making an obscene gesture to a fan.The Mets said...

New trial sought in Cuban baseball player smuggling caseMIAMI (AP) A sports agent and a baseball trainer convicted in Miami of smuggling Cuban baseball players into the U.S. are seeking a new trial.A court filing Tuesday by lawyers for Bartolo Hernandez and Julio Estrada contends there were seven...

Associated PressAP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18.5M, 1-year dealBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays, after all.The free agent slugger agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto that includes mutual options for more years, a person with knowledge...

Rangers sign RHP Anthony Bass to minor league dealARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-handed reliever Andy Bass has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, looking to earn a spot in their bullpen like he had before pitching in Japan last season.The deal announced Saturday includes an invitation...

AP Sports WriterScherzer reveals he pitched since August with injured fingerBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) NL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer revealed Monday that he pitched at the end of last season with an injured finger on his throwing hand and now will skip the World Baseball Classic.The...

Brandon Morrow agrees to minor league deal with DodgersLOS ANGELES (AP) Right-hander Brandon Morrow has agreed to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will report to big league spring training.The 32-year-old was 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA in 18 relief appearances for San Diego...

Associated PressTim Tebow gets 1st hit for Mets, singles vs MarlinsBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Tim Tebow has gotten his first hit for the New York Mets.The former NFL quarterback singled Monday in an exhibition game against Miami Marlins left-hander Kyle Lobstein.Tebow was hitless in his...

Associated PressMets suspend Harvey for violating team rules; Wilk to startBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have scratched Matt Harvey for his scheduled start Sunday against the Miami Marlins and suspended the right-hander three days for a violation of team rules.Mets general manager Sandy Alderson...