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Fan at White Sox-Royals game struck in mouth by foul ballCHICAGO (AP) A woman in the stands at Guaranteed Rate Field was hit in the mouth by a foul ball Friday night, but the Chicago White Sox say she refused treatment.The woman was seated in box seats near...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jeter, Sherman holding meetings at Marlins ParkBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman are holding meetings Tuesday and Wednesday at Marlins Park to ease the transition in their investment group's pending purchase of the Miami Marlins, a person familiar with the discussions...

AP Baseball WriterPlayers Weekend means Yankees break with uniform traditionBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Batting cleanup and playing right field: All Rise.Hitting fifth, the shortstop: Sir Didi.Over at third base: Toddfather.No, these were not your father's New York Yankees. Matter of fact, not Joe DiMaggio's, either.But there they...

San Fran 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...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jeter, Sherman holding meetings at Marlins ParkBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman are holding meetings Tuesday and Wednesday at Marlins Park to ease the transition in their investment group's pending purchase of the Miami Marlins, a person familiar with the discussions...

Twins recall catcher Mitch Garver for major league debutMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have recalled catcher Mitch Garver from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Robbie Grossman on the 10-day disabled list with a broken left thumb.Garver, who also has played first base and left field for the Red...

Associated PressStanton hits 45th HR, Conley fans 11, Marlins beat Mets 6-4By ADRY TORRESNEW YORK (AP) Mets rookie Amed Rosario learned a painful lesson: When speedy Dee Gordon is running, there's no time to waste.The 21-year-old shortstop scooped up a seventh-inning grounder Sunday and patted his glove with...

AP Sports WriterCubs activate RHP Grimm from 10-day DLBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Dillon Maples called his father last year and told him he was thinking about quitting baseball for good.This time, he called to say he was headed for the majors.Maples was promoted to the Chicago Cubs on...

San Fran 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 told his teammates on Wednesday in a closed meeting before the game at Chase Field against the...

Associated PressStreak on: Indians beat Orioles for 18th win in a rowBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians stretched their franchise-record winning streak to 18 games, beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Sunday night behind homers from Francisco Lindor and Roberto Perez.Cleveland's streak is the longest in the majors...

LEADING OFF: Granderson joins Dodgers, trio goes for No. 15By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday:---DODGERS LOADING UPCurtis Granderson could join the Dodgers at Detroit after the veteran outfielder was acquired from the New York Mets late Friday night. Los Angeles is running...

AP Sports WriterDealin' Angels get 2B Brandon Phillips in trade with BravesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, swinging their second trade of the day to add veteran hitters for their playoff push.The Angels also...