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Marlins rally in ninth inning to defeat Diamondbacks 3-2MIAMI (AP) Harold Ramirez came up with a clutch moment to help the Miami Marlins cap a ninth-inning comeback victory.The 24-year-old rookie hit a game-winning sacrifice fly off reliever Yoshihisa Hirano to finish a two-run rally and lift the Marlins...

Brodie Van Wagenen out as New York Mets general managerNEW YORK (AP) Brodie Van Wagenen out as New York Mets general manager.

Athletics activate Joyce, option Smolinski to Triple-ACHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Matt Joyce from the 10-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Jake Smolinski to Triple-A Nashville.Sidelined since June 2 because of a strained lower back, Joyce was not in the lineup for the first game...

Associated PressAstros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, NationalsBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Schezer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington.The...

Royals sign former All-Star Rosenthal to minor league dealKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star reliever Trevor Rosenthal to a minor league contract that calls for a $2 million salary in the major leagues and an invitation to big league spring training.Rosenthal could earn...

A's promote top prospect INF Barreto, put Pinder on DLCHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics promoted infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain on Saturday.The 21-year-old Barreto is considered the top prospect in Oakland's farm...

AP Baseball WriterWhen it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2.Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to...

Associated PressYankees place Gleyber Torres on the 10-day DLBy ADRY TORRESNEW YORK (AP) Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday because of a strained right hip.Torres was removed after striking out in his second at-bat in the fourth inning before the...

AP Sports WriterMookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awardsBy JAY COHENLos Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL...

Associated PressBáez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last seasonBy BRIAN M. BERGNER JR.MESA, Ariz. (AP) Javier Báez wants his Chicago Cubs to be better prepared this season.The two-time All-Star said Sunday at spring training that he and the Cubs were lacking last year when it came to their...

Associated PressKang to begin working out at extended spring trainingBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jung Ho Kang will begin his attempt to return to the major leagues Monday when the infielder reports to the Pittsburgh Pirates' extended spring training camp in Bradenton, Florida.''He has a lot of work ahead...

AP Sports WriterAstros looking for Bregman to take next step in 2017By KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Alex Bregman doesn't regret the difficult start to his major league career, when he went hitless in his first five games with the Houston Astros last July.''I'm happy it happened,''...