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Associated PressNationals activate Scherzer to face Marlins; Reinstate WerthBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals reinstated Max Scherzer from the 10-day disabled list to start Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins and activated outfielder Jayson Werth from the 60-day disabled list.Scherzer (12-5, 2.25 ERA) missed two starts...

AP Sports WriterMarlins are in transition, their direction uncertainBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Discussing another disappointing season, Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill stood on the field with his back to the scoreboard, as if shunning the source of the bad news.The Marlins finished 77-85, their eighth...

Associated PressDonaldson hits 2-run homer, Blue Jays hold off Twins 10-9By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) On Players Weekend, Blue Jays slugger Josh Donaldson is going by the nickname ''Bringer of Rain.''To the Minnesota Twins, Donaldson has always been the bringer of pain.Donaldson had three hits, including a two-run home...

Associated PressLogan Morrison, Blake Snell lead Rays over White Sox 3-1By JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Logan Morrison makes himself heard daily in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse. Lately, he's been doing the same thing on the field.Morrison hit his 34th homer and drove in three runs, Blake Snell pitched...

AP Sports WriterAngels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with TigersBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race.The Angels sent minor-league pitcher Grayson Long to Detroit on Thursday.Detroit also...

LEADING OFF: Martinez, Diamondbacks try to stay hotBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---STREAKINGJ.D. Martinez and the Arizona Diamondbacks try to continue a pair of impressive streaks against the major league-leading Dodgers. Martinez homered in his final four at-bats during Monday night's 13-0...

Former MLB GM Klein dies after heart surgery complicationsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joe Klein, who was a general manager for three Major League Baseball teams before spending the last two decades as executive director of the independent Atlantic League, has died. He was 75.The Atlantic League said Klein died Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterWith Scherzer on verge of return, Nats are getting healthyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) As Bryce Harper misses baseball while on the disabled list, many of his Nationals teammates are getting close to being healthy again.Even with Harper still out with a bone bruise in his left...

Associated PressNationals promote top prospect Robles from minorsBy HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals promoted Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, leaving the top prospect speechless.The 20-year-old Robles hit .300 with 10 homers, 47 RBIs and 27 steals in 114 games over two minor league stops this...

Cardinals activate Wainwright from DL for bullpen dutyCINCINNATI (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have activated right-hander Adam Wainwright from the 10-day disabled list.The 36-year-old Wainwright had been sidelined by a right elbow impingement. Manager Mike Matheny says he will pitch of the bullpen.Matheny says they will put Wainwright...

Diamondbacks place Peralta on paternity leave listPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his...

Braves activate pitchers Luke Jackson, Ian Krol from DLCHICAGO (AP) The Atlanta Braves have activated pitchers Luke Jackson and Ian Krol from the 10-day disabled list.Jackson had been sidelined by a right shoulder strain. Krol is coming back from a left oblique strain.Atlanta also recalled left-handers Rex Brothers...