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LEADING OFF: Dodgers try for 11th straight win, Hamels backBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---CALIFORNIA CRUISIN'The Los Angeles Dodgers try for their 11th straight win, which would match the team's best string since 2006. Rich Hill pitches for the NL West leaders...

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...

Johnson, Renteria to manage in All-Star Future Game at MiamiNEW YORK (AP) Charles Johnson and Edgar Renteria, members of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team, will manage in the All-Star Futures Game on July 9 at Marlins Park.Johnson will lead the U.S. team and Renteria the world...

AP Sports WriterDodgers' Kershaw leaves start against Braves after 2 inningsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw left his start against the Atlanta Braves after two innings on Sunday.The All-Star left-hander was pitching to Tyler Flowers with two outs in the second when it appeared Kershaw...

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...

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...

Associated PressMets suspend Harvey 3 days for violating team rulesBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) Mets star pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended three days by the team on Sunday for an undisclosed violation of team rules, the latest hiccup for a club beset by problems on and off the...

AP Sports WriterDodgers' Kershaw leaves start against Braves after 2 inningsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw left his start against the Atlanta Braves after two innings because of right low back tightness on Sunday.The All-Star left-hander was pitching to Tyler Flowers with two outs in...

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...

Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete RosePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled plans to honor Pete Rose next week because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a minor.The woman, identified as Jane Doe this week in...

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,...

Rangers activate Ross for season debut, add Napoli, GomezARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Rangers have activated right-hander Tyson Ross for his Texas debut following offseason surgery, and first baseman Mike Napoli and center fielder Carlos Gomez are coming off the disabled list.Texas also recalled left-handed reliever Dario Alvarez from...