MLB

AP Sports WriterAP source: Michael Jordan has small stake in Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) A person familiar with the situation says NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has a small stake in Derek Jeter's investment group that reached an agreement to buy the Miami Marlins.The person confirmed...

AP Sports WriterIt no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in OctoberBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz.Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a...

Associated PressRajai Davis returns to Cleveland after World Series home runBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Rajai Davis stepped into the batters' box, spoke briefly with Indians catcher Yan Gomes and received yet another ovation at Progressive Field on Monday.No one would blame him if his mind darted back to...

C Rene Rivera joins Cubs, gets start against Blue JaysCHICAGO (AP) Veteran catcher Rene Rivera has joined the Chicago Cubs and is in the starting lineup for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.The NL Central leaders were awarded Rivera on a waiver claim from the New...

AP Sports WriterFormer Texas Rangers closer Dyson designated for assignmentBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Sam Dyson has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after the latest loss by their former closer.Texas made the move before Friday's series opener against Houston, two days after Dyson gave up...

LEADING OFF: Indians, D-backs streaking into weekend seriesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the major Friday:---SWEET 16?Mike Clevinger and the Indians try to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 16 games when they begin a series against Baltimore. Clevinger (8-5, 3.50 ERA) has delivered a...

Pitbull, Hudson, Kravitz performing at All-Star eventsMIAMI (AP) Pitbull will performe during ceremonies Monday night before the All-Star Home Run Derby.Bebe Rexha will sing ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' Tuesday night before the All-Star Game at Marlins Park and Jocelyn Alice will sing ''O Canada.''Jennifer Hudson will sing at a...

Associated PressMets' Familia has surgery for blockage, out 3 to 4 monthsBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Jeurys Familia had a successful procedure Saturday to repair a blocked artery near his right armpit, and the New York Mets expect their closer to return in three to four months.General manager Sandy...

AP Sports WriterNL West-leading Dodgers lose Kershaw to DL with back injuryBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw is headed to the disabled list for the second straight summer because of a back injury.A year after missing 2 1/2 months with a herniated disk in his lower back,...

The SEATTLE and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (74-73) at Houston Astros (88-58) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 SEATTLE 8.5 (-120) (-120) 8.5 (-110) 110 -120 924 HOUSTON TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest...

Dodgers' Darvish goes on DL with lower back tightnessDETROIT (AP) Yu Darvish has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after just three starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.The team said Saturday that Darvish has lower back tightness, which he first noticed after a recent start in Arizona...

LEADING OFF: Cano comes off DL; Harvey returns homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---GUESS WHO'S BACK?All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano is expected to come off the disabled list when Seattle begins an interleague series at NL East-leading Washington. Cano has been sidelined...