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NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have signed free agent right-handed pitcher Brad Brach and optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Triple-A Syracuse. Also Thursday, New York transferred outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the 60-day injured list with a neck injury. The 33-year-old Brach, a 2016 All-Star with Baltimore, has a career...

AP Baseball WriterYankee exec says Red Sox step to plate for women in baseballBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yankees assistant general manager Jean Afterman thinks the inclusion of Raquel Ferreira as part of a quartet running baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox is a step forward for...

AP Baseball WriterPlayers counter with 70 games, Manfred says deadline nearingBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed...

Associated PressJansen expected to miss Dodgers' weekend series in ColoradoBy DOUG PADILLALOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without All-Star closer Kenley Jansen for a key weekend series with the Colorado Rockies after a team cardiologist recommended the right-hander not travel to Denver.Twice in...

Pirates RHP Santana banned 80 games for drugs, out this yearPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the abbreviated 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.MLB announced Sunday that Santana tested positive for...

AP Sports WriterWith boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World SeriesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series.Baseball's ultimate prize did not receive a reference...

AP Sports WriterFading Phillies fall flat against Marlins in 3-1 lossBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The fading Philadelphia Phillies mustered only four hits and no walks against Jose Urena and two relievers and lost Monday to the last-place Miami Marlins 3-1.The Phillies, who began the afternoon four games behind...

AP Sports WriterOrioles DH Trumbo to have season-ending knee surgeryBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will undergo surgery on his bothersome right knee, ending an injury-marred season that started late and concluded early.Trumbo went on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 20 with right knee inflammation....

The PITTSBURGH and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 8/26/2018 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (64-66) at Milwaukee Brewers (72-59) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 26 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 PITTSBURGH 8.5 (-140) (-135) 8.5 (-110) 125 -135 956 MILWAUKEE TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have...

The SEATTLE and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/21/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (84-68) at Texas Rangers (64-88) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 21 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 973 SEATTLE 10.5 (115) (115) 10.5 (-110) -125 115 974 TEXAS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 115 PREDICTION: TEXAS ,...

Justus Sheffield brought up to Yankees, could make debutNEW YORK (AP) Left-hander Justus Sheffield was put on the roster by the New York Yankees and could make his major league debut this week.The 22-year-old Sheffield was 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA in 15 starts and five relief appearances...

CLEVELAND (AP) Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia has dismissed a report that he's stepping down after this season, calling it ''just chatter'' and ''poppycock.'' Scioscia, who has managed the Angels since 2000, said before Sunday's series finale against the Indians that he won't talk about his future with the...