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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 Writer'Nap Room' is perk to keep baseball players perkyBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Day-night doubleheaders. Cross-country travel. Rain delays and extra innings.A baseball schedule can play havoc with sleep, but some major league teams are trying to combat the grind of the long season by giving their...

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...

Rangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotelNEW YORK (AP) Martin Perez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after injuring the thumb on his non-pitching hand in an accident at the team hotel, the latest setback for a depleted Texas Rangers rotation.The...

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 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 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...

AP Sports WriterHarper has bone bruise, Nats hopeful he's back this seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say Bryce Harper has a ''significant'' bone bruise in his left knee but no ligament damage, and general manager Mike Rizzo is hopeful the star outfielder will be back this...

Team: Rally cat to return to Cardinals after quarantineST. LOUIS (AP) Rally Cat may be coming back to Busch Stadium.The St. Louis Cardinals are taking claim to the now-famous cat that darted across the field during the Aug. 9 game against Kansas City, just moments before Cardinals catcher...

LEADING OFF: Sabathia hurt, Rizzo up 1st, Bellinger on 1stBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---UH, OHCC Sabathia could land on the disabled list after straining his hamstring Tuesday night against the Angels. Just when the Yankees' big lefty was on his best...

Associated PressWhite Sox agree to deal with Cuban outfielder Luis RobertBy MATT SCHOCHCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago 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.Robert was introduced at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday after...