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AP Sports WriterTo go with his 50 homers, Stanton is flirting with .300By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) During his home run binge, Giancarlo Stanton is also content to settle for singles.Stanton went 8 for 10 to lead the Miami Marlins to a three-game weekend sweep of San Diego, raising...

White Sox activate INF Yoan Moncada from 10-day DLCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have activated infielder Yoan Moncada from the 10-day disabled list and requested waivers on left-hander Derek Holland for the purpose of granting his unconditional release.The White Sox also promoted left-hander Jace Fry from Double-A...

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.Webb was assigned to Triple-A following the trade Thursday. He had a 4.50 ERA in seven appearances this year...

Nationals promote top prospect Robles from minorsWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have promoted top prospect Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg.The 20-year-old Robles hit .300 with 10 homers, 47 RBIs and 27 steals in 114 games over two minor league stops this season. The outfielder signed with Washington as...

The Latest: Union willing to seek common ground on game paceMIAMI (AP) The Latest on the All-Star Game (all times local):1:23 p.m.Players' association head Tony Clark says the union is willing to talk with management to ''see if some common ground can be found'' on pace-of-play issues.Major League...

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...

LEADING OFF: Cubs-Brewers meet in NL Central showdownBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---NL CENTRAL SHOWDOWNIf the surprising Brewers are going to catch Chicago in the NL Central, this is probably the best chance they have left to make a big move. Trailing...

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...

AP Sports WriterBeltran has raised $1.3 million for Puerto Rico storm reliefBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) A crowd-funding campaign started by Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Beltran has already raised nearly $1.3 million to help with hurricane relief in his native Puerto Rico.Beltran and his family donated $1 million to...

LEADING OFF: Stanton tries for 7 straight; Miller on rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:---RECORD CHASEStreaking slugger Giancarlo Stanton tries to hit a home run in his seventh straight game when the Marlins host the Giants. Struggling right-hander Matt Cain (3-9, 5.22...

LEADING OFF: Twins check Sano's leg, 3 teams oust managersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:---WILD WORKOUTThe Yankees and Twins will hold workouts in New York ahead of Tuesday's AL wild-card game at Yankee Stadium, and eyes will be on Minnesota's Miguel Sano. The...

Girardi: For now, Aroldis Chapman out as Yankees closerBOSTON (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 a non-save appearance in...