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AP Baseball WriterManfred: MLB open to more aggressively managing changeBy RONALD BLUMMIAMI (AP) With home runs, strikeouts and game time at record levels, Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball is open to making changes in how the game is played on the field.Speaking Tuesday to the Baseball Writers' Association...

Nationals recall RHP Ross to make start against MarinersWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have brought up pitcher Joe Ross from the minors to start against the Seattle Mariners.The Nationals made the move to have Ross start Tuesday night.Ross is 1-0 with a 7.47 ERA over three previous starts...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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: Astros seek 11th straight win, Dodgers vs NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---TEXAS 10-STEPThe Houston Astros have won 10 straight games, matching the Texas Rangers for the longest streak in the majors this season. They'll try to get No. 11...

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...

AP Sports WriterTaking the lead: Brewers get boost by striking firstBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The surprise leaders in the National League Central are off to a good start in part because of a penchant for taking early leads.While they might be a young team, the Milwaukee Brewers...