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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...

DeGrom scratched by Mets because of weather forecastNEW YORK (AP) The Mets have scratched Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres because of discouraging weather reports.Rafael Montero will start for New York in deGrom's place on Thursday night.Mets manager Terry Collins says he spoke...

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...

Orioles release OF Michael Bourn, making him a free agentBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have released outfielder Michael Bourn from his minor league contract.Bourn agreed to a minor league deal on Feb. 20 that paid $2 million with incentives if he reached the majors. Not long after that,...

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 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...

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...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Posing for pictures, shooting T-shirts into the seats and high-fiving fans young and old, the ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back in the lineup at Citi Field. Cooler heads prevailed, apparently.A day...

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...

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...

Red Sox infielder Hernandez out for year with bad shoulderBOSTON (AP) Red Sox infielder Marco Hernandez will be out the rest of the season after having surgery on his left shoulder.The team says the procedure was performed Friday by Dr. Tom Holovacs in Boston.Hernandez was put on the...

Associated PressEx-Senate staffer: Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning has diedBy BRUCE SCHREINERLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Former U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, a Hall of Fame pitcher who parlayed his sports fame into a political career as an uncompromising advocate for conservative causes, has died. He was 85.Bunning's death Friday...