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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...

AP Baseball WriterPitch clock, limits on mound visits looming for MLB in 2018By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Count CC Sabathia as a fan who wants to speed up baseball games. When the six-time All-Star tunes in at home, he quickly changes the channel.''It's slow. It's boring,'' the New...

Orioles scratch RHP Bundy from start with hamstring strainBALTIMORE (AP) The Orioles have scratched starting pitcher Dylan Bundy with a left hamstring strain.Bundy was supposed to take the mound Sunday for the team's home finale, but the right-hander's status for the rest of the season now appears to...

Leading Off: Red Sox, Rockies try to clinch, Stanton near 60By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:---TRY AGAINThe Boston Red Sox make their third bid to clinch the AL East crown when Drew Pomeranz (16-6, 3.38 ERA) faces Lance McCullers and the 100-win Houston...