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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...

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy HamiltonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---CALLING ALL STARSMajor League Baseball announces starters and backups for the All-Star Game in Miami on July 11. And while Yankees rookie Aaron Judge and Washington slugger Bryce Harper will...

Chapman may be cleared to start throwing SaturdayNEW YORK (AP) Injured All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman may be cleared by the New York Yankees to start a throwing program on Saturday.Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the reliever is scheduled to see a doctor Friday and the team hopes he...

LEADING OFF: Cubs try closing strong, Francona still outBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---CUB STEPSKris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs can ensure themselves at least a .500 record at the All-Star break with a win against the Pirates. The World...

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...

AP Sports WriterPete Mackanin out as Phillies manager after 2½ seasonsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Pete Mackanin got a contract extension when the Philadelphia Phillies were scuffling and lost his job after they turned it around.Mackanin is out as manager after 2+ seasons but will remain in the dugout...

AP Sports WriterYanks' pitcher Pineda, 1B Bird both could face surgeriesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) New York starting pitcher Michael Pineda is mulling over what could be season-ending surgery after being diagnosed with a partial ligament tear in his pitching elbow.General manager Brian Cashman also said Friday that first...

AP Sports WriterCardinals score 9 in 8th, cool off Cubs with 11-4 winBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Paul DeJong hit a tiebreaking two-run double in St. Louis' nine-run eighth inning, and the Cardinals cooled off the Chicago Cubs with an 11-4 victory on Friday.Chicago carried a 3-2 lead into...

Associated PressWest Point grad Rowley takes long route to major leaguesBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Trying to maintain his throwing arm in the midst of a 30-month stint with the U.S. Army often proved challenging for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Rowley. Fortunately, his company medic was willing to...

All-Star ratings up slightly from last year's record lowNEW YORK (AP) Television viewership for the All-Star Game ticked up slightly from last year's record low.The American League's 2-1, 10-inning win at Miami on Tuesday got a 5.5 national rating, 11 share and average audience of 9.28 million on...