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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 Baseball WriterJudge hits 30th HR, breaks DiMaggio's mark for Yanks rookiesBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) There's a new name in the Yankees' record book after Aaron Judge eclipsed a franchise icon.The 6-foot-7 outfielder hit his 30th home run of the season Friday night, breaking Joe DiMaggio's mark...

White Sox reliever Nate Jones has season-ending surgeryCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones has undergone season-ending arm surgery.Sidelined since April 28 because of inflammation in his right elbow, he experienced discomfort during a throwing session last week.General manager Rick Hahn says the issue stems from Tommy...

Dodgers' Kershaw leaves start against Braves after 2 inningsLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw left his start against the Atlanta Braves after two innings.The All-Star left-hander was pitching to Tyler Flowers with two outs in the second on Sunday when it appeared Kershaw might have pulled something...

The Latest: Michael Jordan joins group trying to buy MarlinsMIAMI (AP) The Latest on the All-Star Game (all times local):5:48 p.m.Michael Jordan has joined the investment group led by Derek Jeter that is trying to buy the Miami Marlins.Jordan's spokeswoman, Estee Portnoy, confirmed Jordan's involvement Tuesday. The NBA...

AP Sports WriterManny Machado, Orioles slam past slumping Mariners, 11-3By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Manny Machado didn't think it was possible to reach the second deck of Safeco Field's left field seats.He proved himself wrong.''Nah, no chance,'' Machado said. ''Just good swings. Trying to get back into my routine,...

AP Baseball WriterTigers' Cabrera, Yankees' Romine wrestle as benches clearBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during a bench-clearing fracas in the sixth inning of Thursday's game.New York reliever Tommy Kahnle and manager Joe Girardi...

A's promote top prospect INF Barreto, put Pinder on DLCHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics promoted infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain on Saturday.The 21-year-old Barreto is considered the top prospect in Oakland's farm...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boostBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---AILING ALL OVERStar pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter. Kershaw is...

New York Mets sign Nori AokiHOUSTON (AP) Outfielder Nori Aoki agreed to a contract with the New York Mets on Saturday and was expected to join the team before its game at Houston.Aoki had a $5.5 million, one-year contract and was released Tuesday by Toronto. The Mets pay...

LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKING STANTONGiancarlo Stanton has homered in five straight games for the Marlins and leads the majors with 43. He's already set the Miami record for homers in...

Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki, 43, becomes oldest starting CFMIAMI (AP) Ichiro Suzuki has become the oldest player to start a game in center field since at least 1900.The 43-year-old Suzuki was in the lineup batting leadoff Sunday for the Miami Marlins against the Chicago Cubs. Suzuki surpassed the record...