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AP Sports WriterCourt: MLB committee can determine Nationals' rights feesBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) A committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine how much money the Washington Nationals should receive from the Baltimore Orioles for television broadcasts of their games, an appeals court ruled Thursday.The Nationals...

LEADING OFF: Cano comes off DL; Harvey returns homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---HE'S BACKAll-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 with...

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...

Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by BravesATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Bartolo Colon was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, one day after the 44-year-old right-hander dropped to 2-8.Pitching for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained left oblique on June 6,...

Associated PressKluber helps Indians to franchise-record 15th straight winBy BY MIKE HELFGOTCHICAGO (AP) The Cleveland Indians set a franchise record with their 15th consecutive win night, beating the Chicago White Sox 11-2 on Thursday behind another terrific outing for Corey Kluber.Cleveland also belted five homers while becoming the...

AP Sports WriterMLB's Manfred working on pace of play with Clark, unionBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Major League Baseball is having conversations with the players' association over possible changes designed to speed the pace of play, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he hopes to reach an agreement instead...

AP Sports WriterSecret no more: Brewers look to keep NL Central leadBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames looked up at the television near his locker in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse in time to hear baseball analysts heaping praise on one of the majors' most surprising teams.The Brewers...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled listCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.Lester departed Chicago's 13-10 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday in the second inning. He is 8-7 with a...

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

Rockies' Bettis to complete his comeback by starting MondayMIAMI (AP) Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer by starting Monday night's game in Denver against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment in May, two months after doctors discovered...

The Latest: Posey psyched to catch Scherzer in All-Star GameMIAMI (AP) The Latest on the All-Star Game (all times local):3:30 p.m.Max Scherzer and Buster Posey have been teammates in the All-Star Game before, though they have never been pitcher-and-catcher at the same time.That changes Tuesday night, when the...