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LEADING OFF: Jeter's day at Yankee Stadium, and Mother's DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---DEREK'S DAYThe ovations figure to be often, loud and long when Derek Jeter has his No. 2 jersey retired at Yankee Stadium. The ballpark will be packed when the...

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun activated from 10-day DLCHICAGO (AP) Ryan Braun has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and started in left field for the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs.Braun hit third Sunday in his first appearance since May...

Mets push back Syndergaard, start Gsellman vs. BravesNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have pushed back Noah Syndergaard's turn in the rotation by a day, and Robert Gsellman will start Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves in his place.Gsellman was scheduled to pitch Tuesday against Atlanta in...

AP Sports WriterTwins sign top draft pick Royce LewisBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed shortstop Royce Lewis, giving the first overall pick in the amateur draft this week a $6,725,000 bonus that's the most for a high school player since the new compensation system began...

Judge dents metal casement above door at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge keeps breaking pieces of Yankee Stadium.Judge dented a metal casement above a door behind the left-center field wall with his major league-leading 28th home run of the season in New York's 4-1 loss to Toronto...

Harper, Nationals reach $21.6 million deal for 2018 seasonWASHINGTON (AP) Bryce Harper put up another big number Saturday without taking another swing.Harper and the Washington Nationals reached a $21,625,000 deal for the 2018 season, a contact that gives him an $8 million raise and covers the slugging outfielder...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox put LHP Rodriguez on DL after fall in bullpenBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been put on the 10-day disabled list after injuring his knee on a fall from the bullpen mound.Rodriguez slipped off the mound during the latter stage...

AP Sports WriterOutfielder Guyer agrees to $5M, 2-year deal with IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Outfielder Brandon Guyer has agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.Guyer gets $2 million this year and $2.75 million in 2018, and Cleveland has a $3 million option for 2019...

Mariners call up top pitching prospect Andrew MooreSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have called up Andrew Moore, one of their top pitching prospects in the minors.Seattle made the surprising move Wednesday, selecting the 23-year-old right-hander from Triple-A Tacoma.Christian Bergman, who has started eight games for Seattle due to...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek 11th straight win, Dodgers vs NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---TEXAS 10-STEPThe Houston Astros have won 10 straight games, matching the Texas Rangers for the longest streak in the majors this season. They'll try to get No. 11...

AP Sports WriterKyle Seager a steady productive presence for MarinersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Kyle Seager is starting to feel like one of the old guys in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse.That really has nothing to do with his age - the third baseman is only 29. It's just...

Associated PressBlue Jays ownership involved in bringing Bautista backBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said ownership got involved in the re-signing of veteran Jose Bautista.Atkins said Thursday the desire of Edward Rogers, the controlling shareholder of Rogers Communication, to help was ''abundantly clear.'' He...