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Coast Guard rejects new lights where Jose Fernandez crashedMIAMI (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard won't be installing lights on the Florida jetty where Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez crashed his boat, killing himself and two others.The Coast Guard announced in a news release Thursday that the color-coded, lighted...

Associated PressCespedes, Duda power Mets over Giants 11-4By GIDEON RUBINSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Once they took the field, a little bit of controversy didn't seem the bother the New York Mets.On a day when unhappy veteran shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera asked to be traded, the slumping Mets broke out their...

Associated PressDonaldson, Tulowitzki homer as Blue Jays beat Astros 7-2By PAUL ATTFIELDTORONTO (AP) Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki homered, helping Marcus Stroman and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Saturday.Donaldson ended a 20-game homerless drought with a three-run shot in the fifth inning. Tulowitzki...

AP Sports WriterHe always hit 'em far; now Stanton is hitting 'em fastBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Given Giancarlo Stanton's recent home run binge, Derek Jeter may decide baseball's biggest contract is a bargain.Stanton signed a record $325 million, 13-year deal in 2014 with the Miami Marlins, and they...

Derek Jeter's sister is co-authoring a motivational bookNEW YORK (AP) An upcoming book from Derek Jeter's imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter.Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Sharlee Jeter and Dr. Sampson Davis were collaborating on...

AP Sports WriterMariners send top prospect O'Neill to Cardinals for GonzalesBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have acquired young left-hander Marco Gonzales from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for top outfield prospect Tyler O'Neill.The clubs pulled off the surprising deal Friday, the second move to add...

Associated PressBabe Ruth contract, 1927 ring up for auctionBy JOE REEDYTwo items that can be considered the Holy Grail of Babe Ruth memorabilia are up for auction.Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the 1919 contract of Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees are part of the...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Francona out of hospital after heart procedureBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona is resting at home following a heart procedure and four-day hospital stay.Francona was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Friday night, one day after undergoing a cardiac ablation for an irregular...

AP Sports WriterTebow being promoted to Mets' affiliate in FloridaBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Tim Tebow is moving up and heading south - to some very familiar territory.Tebow has been promoted to the New York Mets' high Class A affiliate in St. Lucie, Florida. The 29-year-old Tebow led...

Associated PressCleveland Indians unveil statue of Frank RobinsonBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians and Frank Robinson made history four decades ago. They celebrated again on Saturday.The Indians unveiled a statue of Robinson prior to their game against Kansas City. Robinson became the first African-American manager in the...

Associated PressBeat the Freeze: Braves' promotional race off and runningBy ANDY BUHLERATLANTA (AP) When Atlanta Braves grounds crewmember Nigel Talton was asked during the offseason if he wanted to race fans as a part of an in-game promotion, he had no idea it was the start of something...

LEADING OFF: Rizzo up 1st, Bellinger on 1st, Santana startsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---THINKING BIGIn their first season since Dexter Fowler's departure, the Cubs ranked 24th in the majors with a .306 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. So on Tuesday...