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Royals agree with righty Ricky Nolasco on minor league dealSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Ricky Nolasco on Wednesday that includes an invitation to their major league camp.He would get a $1.5 million, one-year contract if added to the...

Reds claim LH Jairo Labourt off waivers from TigersGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds claimed left-hander Jairo Labourt off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Friday and optioned him to their minor league camp.Detroit had designated the 23-year-old reliever for assignment. He appeared in six games for the...

AP Sports WriterPolice: Pirates' Vázquez attempted to have sex with minorBy WILL GRAVESGREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez was being held Wednesday in a Pennsylvania jail on multiple felony charges after telling investigators he attempted to have sex with an underage girl during a meeting at...

Angels, Indians to play in 2021 Little League ClassicNEW YORK (AP) Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels will face the Cleveland Indians in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in the 2021 Little League Classic.Major League Baseball announced the matchup Sunday.The game is scheduled for Aug. 22 at Bowman Field in...

Marlins' Straily, Garcia hold Mets hitless through 6 inningsMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' Dan Straily and Jarlin Garcia have combined hold the New York Mets hitless through six innings Sunday.Straily, who entered with a 7.56 ERA in his first two starts, walked five and struck out five in...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressNov. 9 - Rookies of the Year announced.Nov. 10 - Managers of the Year announced.Nov. 11 - Cy Young Awards announced.Nov. 11 - Deadline for free agents to accept qualifying offers, 5 p.m. ESTNov. 12 - Most Valuable Players announced.Dec. 2 - Last day for...

Associated PressCashman: Yankees never talked dollars with Manny MachadoBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Yankees never talked dollars with Manny Machado when he visited New York with agent Dan Lozano in December.''The free agency process leads people to where they belong, and Manny belongs in San Diego at...

Associated PressDodgers beat Red Sox in 12 innings on Muncy's RBI walkBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Max Muncy drew a bases-loaded walk and Alex Verdugo had an RBI single during a three-run 12th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 Sunday night in another...

Minaya returning to Mets as Alderson assistantNEW YORK (AP) Omar Minaya is returning to the New York Mets as a special assistant to Sandy Alderson, who replaced him as general manager after the 2010 season.Minaya was the Mets' senior assistant GM from September 1997 until February 2002, when...

Twins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diureticNEW YORK (AP) Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended 60 games after testing positive for a banned diuretic.Major League Baseball announced Saturday that Pineda was suspended immediately for violating its drug policy.The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Pineda says in a...

Dodgers call up infielder SS Taylor, cut RHP TepeschPITTSBURGH (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled shortstop Chris Taylor from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and designated right-hander Nick Tepesch for assignment.Taylor, who will be used in a utility role, was acquired...

Sydney Blue Sox release Manny Ramirez amid disjointed seasonSYDNEY (AP) Manny Ramirez has been released by the Sydney Blue Sox because of uncertainty over the Australian Baseball League season during the COVID-19 pandemic and a medical issue that is preventing him from playing or training with the club.Blue...