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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...

AP Sports WriterStanton needs one last surge to match Maris' 61 homersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton asked to sit out a game - not so much because he was tired of playing, but because he was tired of making outs.Swinging a weary bat and stalled for a...

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...

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...

Nationals set to activate SS Trea Turner from DLWASHINGTON (AP) Nationals shortstop Trea Turner will be activated from the 60-day disabled list ahead of a game Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins.Manager Dusty Baker announced Turner's return after an 11-2 win against Miami on Monday night. Turner was...

Pirates extend manager Hurdle, GM Huntington through 2021PITTSBURGH (AP) The architect of the Pittsburgh Pirates' renaissance and the man who helped guide the team to three straight playoff berths are sticking around.The Pirates announced Tuesday they have extended the contracts for general manager Neal Huntington and manager Clint...

AP Sports WriterPivetta throws 6 strong innings, Phillies beat Braves 2-0By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Nick Pivetta and Luiz Gohara provided more reasons to be included in their teams' plans for 2018.Only Pivetta had a win attached to his impressive start.Pivetta outpitched Gohara in a matchup of rookies, Mikael...

AP Baseball WriterJudge, Hicks, Sanchez homer to lift Yankees over Mets 4-2By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez went deep in the eighth as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Mets...

White Sox place Delmonico on DL with wrist injuryCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have placed rookie Nicky Delmonico on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.The 25-year-old Delmonico, who can play a couple different positions, got hurt during Thursday night's 5-1 victory against Minnesota. He...

AP Baseball WriterGene Michael, who built Yankees' 1990s dynasty, dies at 79By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Gene Michael, the slick-fielding shortstop nicknamed Stick who went on to manage the New York Yankees and then as an executive built a power that won four World Series in five years,...

AP Sports WriterAngels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with TigersBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race.The Angels also allowed Cameron Maybin to leave on a waiver...

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...