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Pirates pitcher Taillon has suspected testicular cancerPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon underwent surgery Monday morning for suspected testicular cancer.The right-hander had the surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.After alerting the team's medical staff of an abnormality, Taillon consulted with Dr. John C. Lyne during the weekend. Lyne...

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 WriterIndians to host 2019 All-Star Game, sixth time for clubBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Sandy Alomar looked out the window as snow fell inside Progressive Field and vividly recalled a warm July night 20 years ago.''The best moment of my life,'' he said.A six-time All-Star catcher, Alomar...

Associated PressRyan Braun considered day-to-day for rest of seasonBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who has struggled with a strain in his left calf for several weeks, will be evaluated daily for the reminder of the season, manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday night's 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...

AP Baseball WriterD'oh? No! Homer and 'The Simpsons' team earn Hall tributeBy BEN WALKERSteve Sax won two World Series rings, was a five-time All-Star and got nearly 2,000 hits in the big leagues.Yet to many fans, it's those half-dozen lines he uttered to a bunch of yellow cartoon characters...

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...

Lasorda recovering after pacemaker replacement surgeryLOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda is recovering after surgery to replace his pacemaker.The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday on Twitter that Lasorda ''is doing well.'' He had the surgery Thursday.A team official says Lasorda will be undergoing rehab for...

Reds starting pitcher Feldman on DL with knee inflammationCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Scott Feldman on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation.The Reds also optioned OF Jesse Winker to Triple-A Louisville and recalled RHP Sal Romano and Lisalverto Bonilla from Louisville. Roman was Cincinnati's...

Justice Department settles suit over LA Dodgers broadcastsLOS ANGELES (AP) The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it has settled a lawsuit that accused AT&T's DirectTV unit of orchestrating a backroom deal with competitors to not carry the sole channel that broadcasts Dodgers baseball in Los Angeles.The deal,...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Looking at effects of Yankees-White Sox tradeBy JAKE CIELYThe MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and we already have some significant fantasy baseball players affected by the moves. Not only is there a new batter for the Yankees, but a new closer has emerged, while...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...