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Larry Walker's Hall plaque to feature Rockies cap, not ExposNEW YORK (AP) Larry Walker's Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown will have a Colorado Rockies cap, not a Montreal Expos hat.Walker spoke with Hall officials after he was elected Tuesday in his 10th and final appearance on the...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Josh Donaldson finalized their four-year, $92 million contract Wednesday that is the richest in team history for a free agent.Donaldson agreed last week to the deal that includes a...

AP Sports WriterTwins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Josh Donaldson finalized their four-year, $92 million contract Wednesday that is the richest in team history for a free agent.Donaldson agreed last week to the deal that includes a...

AP Baseball WriterMets pick Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltrán as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team’s manager, staying in-house to replace the ousted Carlos Beltrán, general manager Brodie...

AP Baseball WriterWhen it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2.Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to...

AP Baseball WriterWhen it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2.Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to...

AP Baseball WriterBeanballs, boos, lost legacy? Astros, MLB brace for falloutBy BEN WALKERAJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers three weeks before the start of spring training.On and off the field, the...

AP Baseball WriterBeanballs, boos, lost legacy? Astros, MLB brace for falloutBy BEN WALKERAJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers three weeks before the start of spring training.On and off the field, the...

LA City Council says Dodgers should be awarded Series titlesLOS ANGELES (AP) With Los Angeles fans reeling from news that two of the Dodgers' recent World Series opponents were linked to a cheating scandal that tipped off batters to what pitch was about to be thrown, the City...

Cubs acquire reliever Lakins from Red SoxCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Travis Lakins from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash on Tuesday.The 25-year-old right-hander debuted with Boston last season and posted a 3.86 ERA in 16 games. He was 3-4...

LA City Council says Dodgers should be awarded Series titlesLOS ANGELES (AP) With Los Angeles fans reeling from news that two of the Dodgers' recent World Series opponents were linked to a cheating scandal that tipped off batters to what pitch was about to be thrown, the City...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox's Pedroia has setback during knee rehabilitationBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had what the team called a "significant setback” while rehabbing his left knee, the latest blow to the four-time All-Star's attempt to return to the field.Boston spokesman Kevin Gregg...