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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...

AP Sports WriterJones says racial taunts speak to wider racial issuesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said the racial taunts that prompted immediate condemnation around baseball and Boston have no place in the game but speak to larger racial issues in the United States.''I thought we'd...

Boy struck on head by broken bat at Yankees gameNEW YORK (AP) A boy was struck on the head by Chris Carter's broken bat during the New York Yankees' game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday nightWith Didi Gregorius on second base and no outs in the...

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,...

Diamondbacks sign draft picks Smith and VarshoPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Pavin Smith, the seventh overall pick in this year's first-year player draft.The Diamondbacks also signed catcher Daulton Varsho, the 68th overall pick, on Wednesday.The 21-year-old Smith hit .342 with 13 home runs and a...

Rangers pitcher Cashner hit on elbow by broken batCLEVELAND (AP) Texas Rangers pitcher Andrew Cashner was struck on the right elbow by a broken bat Thursday against the Cleveland Indians.Cashner was hit when Edwin Encarnacion broke his bat hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning. Cashner didn't...

AP Sports WriterCardinals score 9 in 8th, cool off Cubs with 11-4 winBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Paul DeJong hit a tiebreaking two-run double in St. Louis' nine-run eighth inning, and the Cardinals cooled off the Chicago Cubs with an 11-4 victory on Friday.Chicago carried a 3-2 lead into...

AP Sports WriterBaseball, Indians working on solution to debated Wahoo logoBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has discussed a possible solution to the club's divisive Chief Wahoo logo with Indians owner Paul Dolan.Manfred and Dolan have had multiple meetings on the touchy subject, including one on...

Travis Snider agrees to minor league deal with RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent outfielder Travis Snider has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will attend big league spring training.As part of Friday's deal, Snider would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added...

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...