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AP Sports WriterAll-Star closer Kintzler joins Nationals, bolsters bullpenBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler has joined the Washington Nationals and shared with manager Dusty Baker his backstory, including three seasons pitching - and even selling tickets - in independent leagues.Baker described the conversation as ''very interesting''...

LEADING OFF: Discipline on deck for Harper-Strickland brawlBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BASEBRAWLNationals slugger Bryce Harper and Giants reliever Hunter Strickland are certain to soon get penalized by Major League Baseball after their fight in San Francisco. Hit in the hip by...

Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna feeling 'weird,' mentally offKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna says he is out of sorts mentally, feeling ''anxious'' and ''weird.'' And that is why he was unavailable to pitch Friday.''I really don't know how to explain it. ... I...

Associated PressMets' Conforto dislocates shoulder after swinging atBy 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 blow...

Padres place OF Margot on 10-day DL with calf strainWASHINGTON (AP) The San Diego Padres placed Manuel Margot on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right calf before Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals.The centerfielder left Wednesday's game with calf soreness. He was in a walking boot...

UCLA creates $1M in scholarships in name of Jackie RobinsonLOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA is creating $1 million worth of scholarships in the name of Jackie Robinson for male athletes in the four sports the baseball Hall of Famer played while attending the school.The Jackie R. Robinson Centennial Scholars...

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...

AP Sports WriterKershaw headed to DL after leaving with back injuryBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is headed to the disabled list after his latest back injury.The All-Star left his start against the Atlanta Braves after two innings on Sunday because of right low back...

Associated PressWhite Sox add Cuban OF Robert in deal that costs team $52MBy MATT SCHOCHCHICAGO (AP) The White Sox used a mix of their Cuban club tradition and new-school technology to lure prized prospect Luis Robert.The money didn't hurt, either.Chicago finalized a minor league contract with the 19-year-old...

Dusty Baker to attend son's graduation, miss weekend gamesWASHINGTON (AP) Dusty Baker will miss the Washington Nationals weekend series against the San Diego Padres to attend his son Darren's graduation.Baker said he will rejoin Washington when it begins a three-game series in San Francisco on Monday, near Baker's...

Royals reinstate Neftali Feliz during series of roster movesKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals have reinstated reliever Neftali Feliz from the paternity list and optioned right-hander Miguel Almonte to Triple-A Omaha during a series of roster moves before Monday night's game against the Tigers.Feliz has a 2.57 ERA...

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...