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Padres place OF Margot on 10-day DL with calf strainWASHINGTON (AP) The San Diego Padres placed Manuel Margot on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right calf before Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals.The centerfielder left Wednesday's game with calf soreness. He was in a walking boot...

Mets put RHP Lugo on DL; Gsellman to face Yanks on WednesdayNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have put starter Seth Lugo on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement in the latest injury to the team's rotation.The Mets made the move Tuesday night before...

AP Sports WriterVerlander officially introduced in Houston after tradeBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Justin Verlander only had about 30 minutes to decide whether to accept a trade the Houston Astros.In the end, he figured he simply couldn't pass up a chance to join the team with the American League's...

AP Sports WriterGirardi: For now, Aroldis Chapman out as Yankees closerBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Aroldis Chapman is out as the New York Yankees closer.Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before Saturday night's game with the Boston Red Sox that the hard throwing lefty, who gave up two runs in...

AP Baseball WriterYankees sitting Judge for 2 days, hoping to end slumpBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge, please be seated.The slumping slugger is getting a couple of days off, and the New York Yankees hope the rest will help him find his swing.''Try to refresh him and...

Tebow 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 the University...

AP Baseball WriterGene Michael, who built Yankees' 1990s champions, dies at 79By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Former Yankees shortstop, manager and executive Gene Michael has died at 79.The team says he had a heart attack and died Thursday.Michael was a slick-fielding infielder who went on to manage the...

Associated PressBettis back from cancer treatment, Rockies blank Braves 3-0By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves.Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut...

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...

Davis looks for another postseason shot with Red SoxCLEVELAND (AP) Rajai Davis got a taste of the playoffs last season. He can't wait for another one.''They're like candy,'' he said after joining the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. ''I just can't get enough of them.''Davis will likely get...

LEADING OFF: Indians, D-backs streaking; Dodgers slumpingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on 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...

Associated PressPrize rookie Devers joins Red Sox, expected to start TuesdayBy JIM HOEHNSEATTLE (AP) The Boston Red Sox are giving highly touted prospect Rafael Devers a day to get acclimated to big league life. Then, he's expected to make his first start in the majors - against Seattle...