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Associated PressPadres pitcher Jered Weaver retires after 12-year careerBy JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) Padres right-hander Jered Weaver announced his retirement before San Diego played the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Weaver, a three-time All-Star, battled health issues since signing with the Padres in the offseason. The 12-year veteran, who spent...

Associated PressWith turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big liftBy MATT MARTELLSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to ''Shake Your Groove Thing'' with the tournament mascot before a win over Mexico and raising the roof to ''Taking...

Feline fight: No Rally Cat as St. Louis Cardinals mascotST. LOUIS (AP) The Rally Cat won't be spending time frolicking as the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals.The frisky feline ran onto the field during a game with the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 9 and was a...

Associated PressTigers' Fulmer to miss time with recurring numbness in handBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss at least two starts with recurring numbness in his pitching hand.Fulmer, Detroit's unquestioned No. 1 pitcher after the trade of Justin Verlander, has been bothered by the problem...

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy HamiltonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---CALLING ALL STARSMajor League Baseball announces starters and backups for the All-Star Game in Miami on July 11. And while Yankees rookie Aaron Judge and Washington slugger Bryce Harper will...

Arenado leaves Rockies' game after being hit on left handMIAMI (AP) Major league RBI leader Nolan Arenado has left the Colorado Rockies' game at Miami after being hit on the left hand by an 88-mph fastball thrown by Vance Worley.Arenado consulted with a trainer near the dugout before...

Cubs' Baez exits against Braves after getting hurt on diveCHICAGO (AP) Cubs star Javier Baez has left their game against the Atlanta Braves after he was shaken up on a headfirst dive into second base.Baez's head appeared to hit second baseman Ozzie Albies' knee after his helmet flew...

Window company to honor promo with Indians' win streak at 15CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have made several hundred customers of a window and home repair business very happy now that the team has extended its winning streak to 15 games.Cleveland.com reports Cleveland-based Universal Windows Direct offered customers...

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...

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy HamiltonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---CALLING ALL STARSMajor League Baseball announces starters and backups for the All-Star Game in Miami on July 11. And while Yankees rookie Aaron Judge and Washington slugger Bryce Harper will...

AP Baseball WriterBullpens looming large again for this year's postseasonBy NOAH TRISTERAround this time last year, the Cleveland Indians were providing a preview of the American League postseason.Manager Terry Francona was using newly acquired reliever Andrew Miller in all sorts of situations, and for more than one inning if...

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...