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AP Sports WriterRed Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignmentBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment.The team cut its losses with the one-time San Francisco Giants slugger on Friday after activating him from the disabled list. He had been...

AP Baseball WriterRoad wins key so far for surprising Twins, BrewersBy NOAH TRISTERThe Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers are both in first place, meaning the season has been a surprising success so far.If only their home fans had been able to enjoy it a little more often.The Twins and...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boostBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---AILING ALL OVERStar pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter. Kershaw is...

Associated PressBig league baseball's founding documents to be auctionedBy ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) The 1876 constitution that founded the National League and the modern business of big league sports is going up for sale.The documents were drafted and signed in a New York hotel by the game's founding...

AP Sports WriterSale gets warm reception in return to Chicago with Red SoxBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale smiled as he talked about his time in Chicago. The White Sox praised Sale's work ethic and attitude, and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell called him a true competitor...

AP Baseball WriterWalker's single in 9th lifts Mets over Giants 4-3By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Plagued by injuries, obstinance and absenteeism, the New York Mets have managed to win seven of 10 following a six-game losing streak.''Considering all that's going on around here, we're doing a really good...

Auction of NL constitution delayed over ownership disputeLAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) An auction of the 1876 constitution that established the National League has been delayed because of a dispute over the document's ownership.The constitution of the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was projected to fetch several...

AP Sports WriterRasmus, Beckham big swings for Rays in 10-8 win over RangersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Five runs in a span of three seventh-inning pitches lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-8 win over Texas in Major League Baseball on Monday night, ending the Rangers' eight-game...

Dodgers place Gonzalez on disabled list, reinstate PedersonCLEVELAND (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on the 10-day disabled list because of discomfort in his lower back.Gonzalez was removed from Sunday's game against Cincinnati after going hitless in three at-bats. He said he has...

Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by BravesATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Bartolo Colon has been designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves, one day after the 44-year-old right-hander dropped to 2-8.Pitching for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained left oblique on June 6, Colon...

Braves star Kemp listed day to day with sore left hamstringBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) Braves left fielder Matt Kemp is listed as day to day with a sore left hamstring and hopes to avoid the 10-day disabled list for the second time this season.Atlanta manager Brian Snitker...

Associated PressBig league baseball's founding documents to be auctionedBy ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) In 1876, a group of owners and team officials gathered at a New York hotel to draft and sign the constitution that created baseball's National League and would ultimately have ramifications far beyond the diamond.The...