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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...

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,...

AP Sports WriterRoyals pitcher Karns to have rib removed, out for seasonBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Royals right-hander Nate Karns hopes that by losing a rib he will gain some relief.The 29-year-old pitcher will miss the rest of the season to have a rib removed Wednesday in...

MRI on Mike Trout's tight hamstring looks normal, Angels sayANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) An MRI exam on Mike Trout's tight left hamstring shows no damage or problems, Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler says.Trout got the exam after sitting out for the third time in four games Sunday.The...

AP Sports WriterGM Alderson says Mets making changes in handling injuriesBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) With a bundle of key players on the disabled list, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday the team is making some changes to the way it handles injuries.Alderson is now meeting daily...

Venezuelan major leaguers speak against crackdown back homeCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) A group of major leaguers from Venezuela is speaking out against President Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on anti-government protests, which has left more than 30 people dead.In a video published Monday night on social media, 13 players including Kansas...

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...

White Sox RHP Gonzalez allows first baserunner in seventhCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez has lost his bid for a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers.Gonzalez retired his first 18 batters Sunday before Andrew Romine and Alex Avila opened the seventh with singles. Romine's hard smash...

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 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...

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...