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PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have outrighted right-hander Jhoulys Chacin from the 40-man roster.The Diamondbacks said Chacin elected for free agency rather than accepting a minor league assignment.Chacin joined the Diamondbacks late last season, going 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in five appearances, four starts. The former Colorado...

The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their snazzy new uniforms one day, then landed a new ace to wear them the next.Surprise! Zack Greinke is coming to the desert.The D-backs beat out the division rival Dodgers and Giants to unexpectedly win the Greinke sweepstakes Friday night, acquiring the free agent ace...

A look at what's happening around the major leagues Saturday:---MIDWAY MATCHUPThe Cardinals and Cubs continue a three-game series at Wrigley Field after Chicago took the opener Friday. Starlin Castro homered twice and tied his career high with six RBIs in that one. The middle infielder has been outstanding at...

AP Sports WriterCubs dominate early NL All-Star votingBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell got an update on the All-Star voting from his wife, Melisa. ''She was making me blush a little bit,'' a grinning Russell said.The young shortstop had plenty of company.The Chicago Cubs dominated the first update...

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals:---Schedule: Game 1, Tuesday, at Kansas City; Game 2, Wednesday, at Kansas City; Game 3, Friday, at New York; Game 4, Saturday, at New York; x-Game 5, Sunday, Nov. 1, at New York; x-Game...

DETROIT (AP) Utilityman Mike Aviles and the Detroit Tigers have agreed on a one-year contract.The Tigers announced the deal Friday night.The versatile 34-year-old saw time at six positions for the Cleveland Indians this year, playing 11 games at second base, 28 at third base, 23 at shortstop, 34...

CHICAGO (AP) Steve Bartman is the most infamous Chicago Cubs fan the city has ever known, blamed by many for destroying dreams the same way Mrs. O'Leary's cow is blamed for destroying the city more than a century earlier.Twelve years after that October night when Bartman deflected a...

AP Sports WriterMatz heading to New York, could return to rotation FridayBy TIM REYNOLDSPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Mets left-hander Steven Matz says he will throw a bullpen session in New York on Wednesday, potentially putting him on track to return to the rotation Friday against Philadelphia.Matz hasn't...

Dusty Baker has put up plenty of big stats in his baseball life: More than 1,000 RBIs, nearly 2,000 hits, 20 years as a player, 20 more as a manager.After he was hired Tuesday to guide the Washington Nationals, many fans focused on another number - 66, his age.Baker...

Second baseman Daniel Murphy and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the agreement, first reported by ESPN, was subject to a successful physical.Drafted by the...

ATLANTA (AP) Reliever Jim Johnson is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.The Braves announced the deal Monday, bolstering a bullpen that didn't have anyone with double-figure saves last season.Johnson saved nine games for the Braves before he was dealt to the Dodgers...

ATLANTA (AP) Jail records show that former Major League Baseball outfielder Otis Nixon was arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and permitting an unlicensed person to drive.Atlanta police spokesman Officer Kim Jones says 56-year-old Nixon was arrested Tuesday night. Jones did not provide...