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Associated PressNats' Strasburg expected to make next start after early exitBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals are hopeful that Stephen Strasburg will make his next scheduled start despite exiting Sunday's outing after two innings with pain in his forearm.The right-hander met with team doctors but did not undergo...

Yankees-Cubs heading to 18th inningCHICAGO (AP) The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are tied at 4 heading to the 18th inning in the majors' longest game of the season by innings.The teams have combined for 46 strikeouts, a major league record for any game.Chicago trailed 4-1 before...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignmentBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Panda-mania is over in Boston before it ever really began.The Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment on Friday, cutting their losses on the $95 million free agent who was never productive or...

Angels' Mike Trout headed for rehab workout, games in minorsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout will participate in a full workout with the Los Angeles Angels' Class A affiliate at Inland Empire on Tuesday in the next step of his return from left thumb ligament surgery.The Angels said Sunday...

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...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

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...

Indians' Kluber expected to rejoin rotation ThursdayCLEVELAND (AP) Corey Kluber, sidelined most of the month with a strained lower back, is expected to rejoin the Cleveland Indians rotation on Thursday against Oakland.Cleveland's ace right-hander hasn't pitched since May 2 when he left his start against Detroit after three...