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Associated PressRoyals gather in private to remember, celebrate VenturaBy MARGARET STAFFORDKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy remembered Yordano Ventura as a man who did everything with passion and lived for baseball. First baseman Eric Hosmer said Ventura was the fun-loving little brother that everyone...

Associated PressMarlins catcher Ellis is a backup with several major rolesBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Tom Koehler already understands why A.J. Ellis is considered a pitcher's catcher even though they've only been Marlins teammates for a week.''He seems like he's a guy who's really going to push us,''...

AP Baseball WriterAbsences of Marte, Bumgarner could shake up NLBy NOAH TRISTERThe Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are both in last place, and that's not even their biggest problem at the moment.They will both have to overcome some significant adversity to contend for the postseason this year after...

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....

Braves' Collmenter designated for assignment after 3 HRsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Josh Collmenter for assignment after he surrendered three homers and seven runs in the 10th inning of a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.The 31-year-old Collmenter made 11 appearances for the Braves, going 0-2 with...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Pitcher Feliz signs with Brewers, joins mix for closer jobMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent right-hander Neftali Feliz has signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, who are looking for a closer in the bullpen.Feliz's deal, which was announced by the team on Thursday, is worth $5.35 million, with...

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...