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Longtime baseball executive Dan O'Brien Sr. dies at 87ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Longtime major league executive Dan O'Brien Sr. has died at 87.The Texas Rangers said he died Monday in Dallas. The Rangers were one of four major league teams with whom O'Brien held front-office jobs over 45 years...

Cleveland Indians star looks for shin guard via social mediaCLEVELAND (AP) A Cleveland Indians player has enlisted the help of social media to help him find a discontinued piece of protective gear.Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis explained that he lost his favorite white Easton shin guard in an...

AP Sports WriterFormer Texas Rangers closer Dyson designated for assignmentBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Sam Dyson has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after the latest loss by their former closer.Texas made the move before Friday's series opener against Houston, two days after Dyson gave up...

Puerto Rico celebrates new Hall of Famer Ivan RodriguezSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Students shouted ''Ivan! Ivan! Ivan!'' as Ivan Rodriguez visited his former elementary school on Friday, part of a three-day celebration Puerto Rico planned for the newly elected Hall of Fame catcher.The 14-time All-Star waved as...

LEADING OFF: Will the Red Sox take another shot at Machado?By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on Wednesday:---BEAN-TOWNManny Machado will see whether Red Sox are going to throw at him again. Still simmering from Machado's slide that injured Dustin Pedroia less than two...

LEADING OFF: Rizzo up 1st, Bellinger on 1st, Santana startsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---THINKING BIGIn their first season since Dexter Fowler's departure, the Cubs ranked 24th in the majors with a .306 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. So on Tuesday...

Associated PressSabathia finds good news in rough outing: His knee is OKBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) CC Sabathia found a big positive during a rocky spring training outing - no issues with his troublesome right knee.The New York Yankees left-hander lasted just two-thirds of an inning Sunday, allowing...

Altuve out of Astros' lineup a day after collisionCLEVELAND (AP) Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch knew Jose Altuve wanted to be in the lineup Wednesday night.So he took the decision away from his star second baseman, who was involved in a frightening collision with a teammate in the...

AP Sports WriterPujols comes through in 11th as Angels beat Mariners 6-4By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Albert Pujols moved his way up another of baseball's all-time lists, then showed he's still got the savvy to steal a base when needed and provide his team a little extra cushion.Pujols' RBI...

AP Sports WriterTeams looking to boost lineup have options on trade marketBy ROB MAADDITeams looking to boost their offense have plenty of options on the trade market.Need a slugger? The NL East has a few.Need a catcher? A two-time All-Star could be on the move again.Veterans, role players, pinch-hitters...

Associated Press1918 World Series key in US love affair with national anthemBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) On Tuesday afternoon, the crowd at Wrigley Field will be asked to stand and ''gentlemen'' reminded to remove their caps for the playing of ''The Star-Spangled Banner.'' Fans who can recite the words...

3 minor leaguers suspended for positive drug testsBy The Associated PressCincinnati pitcher Brian Hunter has been suspended for 80 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance, and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Greg Belton and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ivan Vieitez...