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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...

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...

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....

Indians put Kluber on 10-day DL with back issueDETROIT (AP) The Cleveland Indians have put ace right-hander Corey Kluber on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain.Kluber was removed from Tuesday night's game at Detroit after three innings because of back discomfort. The Indians recalled right-hander...

The Latest: Hosmer, Perez lead 4-2 AL win in All-Star GameSAN DIEGO (AP) The Latest on the All-Star Game (all times local):---8:27 p.m.Kansas City's Eric Hosmer homered and drove in two runs, Royals teammate Salvador Perez also hit a two-run homer, and the American League won its fourth...

MLB upholds 1-game suspension for Twins Miguel SanoCHICAGO (AP) Major League Baseball has upheld a one-game suspension of Minnesota third baseman Miguel Sano for his role in a scrap with Detroit last month.MLB announced Sano must sit out Tuesday in Chicago with the Twins playing the White Sox....

Cubs activate Jason Heyward from 10-day DL, recall FloroCHICAGO (AP) Jason Heyward has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and started in right field for the Chicago Cubs in the finale of a two-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.Heyward, batting .253 with three homers and 17 RBIs,...

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...

LEADING OFF: Machado starts suspension, deGrom-Teheran duelBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ON THE BENCH IN BIRDLANDOrioles infielder Manny Machado will begin to serve a four-game suspension for charging the mound and punching Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura on June 7. Machado dropped his...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Buxton falters while other youngsters succeedBy JAKE CIELYAs we head into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, there are several young players demanding our attention. Some have owners celebrating while others are already making them sweat.---CHEERSAmir Garrett, CIN - With a 2-0 record, 1.42...

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...