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AP Sports WriterSunTrust Park new Launching Pad for battered Braves pitchersBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Launching Pad has been reborn, much to the dismay of R.A. Dickey and other Atlanta Braves pitchers.The Braves' most recent homestand provided more evidence that new SunTrust Park is a great place to...

AP Baseball WriterMets say Harvey will return to mound Friday at MilwaukeeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Matt Harvey is set to rejoin the New York Mets' rotation Friday in their Major League Baseball match at Milwaukee after serving a three-day suspension for not showing up at Citi Field...

RHP Grilli traded from Toronto to Texas for minor leaguerCHICAGO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Jason Grilli to the Texas Rangers for minor league outfielder Eduard Pinto and cash.Grilli was 2-4 with a 7.97 ERA and one save in 26 games with Toronto this...

Associated PressCubs' Bryant could be sidelined until next weekBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Kris Bryant was out of the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for a series finale at Washington, a day after spraining his right ankle, and could be sidelined until next week.The reigning NL MVP turned his ankle...

AP Baseball WriterNow with Blue Jays, Montero wants to put Cubs parting behindBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Wearing his new Toronto Blue Jays jersey, Miguel Montero wanted to put his petulant parting from the Chicago Cubs behind him.''It wasn't the perfect departure, but it is what it was....

LEADING OFF: Sale faces Santana, Mets' Cabrera gets MRIBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---MARQUEE MATCHUPTwo of the top pitchers in the American League this season square off when Chris Sale (2-2, 1.38 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox face Ervin Santana (5-0,...

Cano comes off DL for Mariners to begin series at NationalsWASHINGTON (AP) The Mariners have activated second baseman Robinson Cano from the 10-day disabled list before the opener of a three-game set against the Nationals Tuesday.Cano has been sidelined since May 11 with a strained right quadriceps. The...

Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia departs with sprained left wristCHICAGO (AP) Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has left their game against the Chicago White Sox with a sprained left wrist.Pedroia was replaced by Josh Rutledge before the White Sox batted in the second on Monday.Pedroia took...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

LEADING OFF: Ailing Trout, Harper expected back in lineupBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---TROUT OK?Two-time AL MVP Mike Trout says he plans to play at Oakland after missing two straight games for the Angels and three of four because of a tight...

Associated PressAngels' Espinosa eager for Orange County homecoming in tradeBy MIKE TULUMELLOTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Growing up three miles from Angel Stadium, Danny Espinosa got to watch all the heroes of the 2002 Anaheim Angels championship team: Troy Percival, Garret Anderson, Tim Salmon and Darin Erstad, among others.Now, he's...

AP Baseball WriterMets say Harvey will return to mound Friday at MilwaukeeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Matt Harvey is set to rejoin the New York Mets' rotation Friday at Milwaukee after serving a three-day suspension for not showing up at Citi Field for a game last weekend.''You make...