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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...

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

Pirates OF Polanco activated from 10-day; Ortiz sent downATLANTA (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Gregory Polanco from the 10-day disabled list.The move was announced before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves.Polanco was having a disappointing season, hitting .252 with one homer and nine RBIs, when he...

Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by BravesATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Bartolo Colon was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, 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,...

Verlander's streak ends after 331 games with a strikeoutDETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander's streak of 331 games with at least one strikeout ended Sunday when he was knocked out of Detroit's matchup against Cleveland in the fourth inning.Verlander was tied with Curt Schilling for the sixth-longest streak since 1913....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jeb Bush no longer interested in buying MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is no longer interested in buying the Miami Marlins and has ended his pursuit of the team, a person close to the negotiations said Tuesday.The person confirmed Bush's...

Christie: At least I didn't dump nachos on Cubs fanTRENTON, N.J. (AP) Chris Christie is reminding people he didn't dump nachos on a Chicago Cubs fan who heckled him.Speaking Wednesday at an event in Trenton, the Republican governor said won't quit attending baseball games. The declaration came three...

AP Sports WriterZimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The NL East leaders opened the second half of the season with a franchise record, a series sweep and a significant upgrade - exactly how the Nationals wanted to keep their momentum going.Ryan Zimmerman...

Associated PressMets' Conforto dislocates shoulder after swinging at pitchBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto dislocated his left shoulder Thursday, collapsing and writhing in pain after swinging at a pitch.The All-Star slugger was hurt in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, yet another...

AP Sports WriterPitching at premium before trade deadline; Who might move?By ROB MAADDITeams always seek more pitching before the trade deadline.Whether its aces, closers, back-of-the rotation starters or middle relievers, new arms are welcome in every clubhouse.Of the 10 teams sitting in postseason spots at the All-Star break, eight...

LEADING OFF: Jeter's day at Yankee Stadium, and Mother's DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:---DEREK'S DAYThe ovations figure to be often, loud and long when Derek Jeter has his No. 2 jersey retired at Yankee Stadium. The ballpark will be packed when the...