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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,...

Brewers get LH reliever Tyler Webb from YankeesMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed reliever Tyler Webb from the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper.The trade was announced Thursday. Webb had a 4.50 ERA in seven appearances this year season with the Yankees...

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...

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...

Texas starting righty Ross to 10-day DL; C Nicholas recalledARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rangers starter Tyson Ross has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a blister on his right index finger.Texas made the move Monday before the series opener against Miami to start a nine-game homestand....

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...

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 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: 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...

The BALTIMORE and the NY YANKEES will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Baltimore Orioles (72-75) at New York Yankees (80-66) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 BALTIMORE 8.5 (-240) (-235) 8.5 (-110) 215 -235 916 NY YANKEES TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore),...

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...

Yankees OF Hicks pulled with tightness in side, will get MRINEW YORK (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has been removed from a game with tightness in his right side and will get an MRI.Hicks was replaced in center field by Mason Williams to begin the fifth...