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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...

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...

Addison Russell's wife files for divorce from Cubs playerCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce nearly two weeks after the Chicago Cubs shortstop was accused of hitting her.Melisa Reidy-Russell filed the divorce petition in Cook County last week, according to a filing provided by her attorney,...

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...

Braves shortstop Swanson nearing return from stiff backTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson could soon return to the lineup after missing more than a week because of back stiffness.Braves manager Brian Snitker said Sunday that Swanson hit off a tee and should play again ''sooner than...

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 Sports WriterTwins sign top draft pick Royce LewisBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed shortstop Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in the draft this week.The 18-year-old Lewis put his signature on the contract Saturday during a news conference at Target Field.Lewis was the 2017...

BALTIMORE (AP) All-Star reliever Darren O'Day and the Baltimore Orioles have completed a $31 million, four-year contract.The Orioles announced Monday that the 33-year-old free agent had re-signed with the team. He will make $6 million next year, $7 million in 2017 and $9 million the following two seasons....

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...

Associated PressBull's-eye! Rockies loosen up camp with archery competitionBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) DJ LeMahieu raised his bow, pulled back the cord and let fly. In the blink of an eye, his arrow hit the target.A cheer rose from his Colorado Rockies teammates, all standing in a...