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Rangers activate LHP Cole Hamels to start against ClevelandCLEVELAND (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels has been activated from the 10-day disabled list in time to start Monday against the Cleveland Indians.Hamels has been out for eight weeks with a strained oblique muscle. He was injured warming up...

AP Sports WriterBeltre's milestone season likely done; Rangers out of chaseBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre is likely done for the season after playing 13 games with a strained left hamstring before the Texas Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention.Beltre, who is in his 20th major league...

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...

AP Sports WriterRoyals pitcher Danny Duffy cited for DUI in KansasBy DAVE SKRETTAOVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has been cited for driving under the influence in suburban Kansas City last weekend, another headache for a team already struggling on the field.Duffy had left the team's...

Associated PressRed Sox, Yankees still going back and forth over a buntBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.Sabathia got riled Thursday night when...

LEADING OFF: New jerseys across majors, Jones back in BostonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BRIGHT IDEAUniforms, bats and spikes will have a different look across the big leagues this weekend. Major League Baseball has relaxed the rules for a few days, so...

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...

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...

Yanks' Judge hits 40th, joins Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, MantleARLINGTON, Texas (AP) New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has become the second major league rookie to hit 40 homers.With his solo shot in the fourth inning Sunday against the Texas Rangers, the 25-year-old joined Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe...

Giants pitcher Matt Cain to retire after Saturday startPHOENIX (AP) San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain says he'll retire after his start at home on Saturday against San Diego.The 32-year-old Cain informed teammates of his decision in a closed meeting before Wednesday's game at Chase Field against the Arizona...

Leading Off: Red Sox, Rockies try to clinch, Stanton near 60By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---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...

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...