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AP Sports WriterFormer All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb DFA'd by D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Former All-Star infielder Jake Lamb has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks after struggling for nearly three straight seasons.The 29-year-old Lamb looked like a future star at third base just a few...

AP Baseball WriterAvila says Tigers aren't ruling out Hinch, Cora for managerBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Tigers general manager Al Avila said Friday that Detroit is not ruling out the possibility of hiring A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora for its manager vacancy.Hinch and Cora were suspended through the 2020...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Machado, Padres agrees to $300M, 10-year dealBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With their city's long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres delivered their splashiest free agent signing ever by agreeing with All-Star infielder Manny Machado on a $300 million,...

AP Sports WriterSeattle acquires Drew Smyly as it makes pair of tradesBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Jerry Dipoto's 11th trade this offseason rounded out the Seattle Mariners roster with his top target.''I've probably spent more time through the course of our offseason trying to acquire Drew Smyly than any...

AP Sports WriterYankees slug 3 HRs off Kershaw to beat Dodgers 5-1By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Judge and Mike Ford homered, Domingo German outdueled Clayton Kershaw for his major league-leading 17th win, and the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 Sunday.The Yankees...

Associated PressNats ace Scherzer loose, healthy following 1st spring startBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Max Scherzer joked about the home run he surrendered - a sure sign that while baseball is back on the diamond, it's still early in spring training.Dansby Swanson sent a fastball from...

Kazmir leaves in 2nd inning due to tightness in sideSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Kazmir left Monday's game against Colorado after his first pitch of the second inning due to tightness on his left side.The 33-year-old left-hander said he was tight in his hip, side...

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Astros go to Game 7 in ALCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---GAME 7A night after Justin Verlander extended Houston's season, the Astros and Yankees will play Game 7 of their AL Championship Series. It's the first Game 7 for...

AP Baseball WriterBaseball owners approve Johnson as Giants’ control personBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Greg Johnson was approved by the major league clubs as the new controlling owner of the San Francisco Giants.Following the decision Thursday at the owners meetings in Arlington, Texas, Giants president and CEO Larry...

The HOUSTON and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 5/13/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs DETROIT GAME: Houston Astros (26-15) at Detroit Tigers (18-20) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 13 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 907 HOUSTON 8.5 (130) (125) 8.5 (-110) -135 125 908 DETROIT TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston),...

AP Baseball WriterFree agent reliever Familia reaches deal to return to MetsBy BEN WALKERLAS VEGAS (AP) The revamped New York Mets bullpen is set to include a very familiar face - longtime reliever Jeurys Familia.Familia reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year deal late Wednesday night with the...

AP Baseball WriterNobody pulling away yet in log-jammed AL CentralBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) At this time last year, the Chicago White Sox were 6 1/2 games out of first place in the AL Central.So although Chicago has played poorly of late, the White Sox are still in...