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Shark crosses Pacific: Parra signs with Yomiuri GiantsTOKYO (AP) The “Baby Shark” is moving to Japan.Outfielder Gerardo Parra has agreed to a contract with the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants, the team said Tuesday.A two-time Gold Glove winner and a backup on this year’s World Series champion Washington...

Shark crosses Pacific: Parra signs with Yomiuri GiantsTOKYO (AP) The “Baby Shark” is moving to Japan.Outfielder Gerardo Parra has agreed to a contract with the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants, the team said Tuesday.A two-time Gold Glove winner and a backup on this year’s World Series champion Washington...

AP Baseball WriterAstros owner declines comment on sign stealing investigationBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declined comment Wednesday on Major League Baseball’s investigation into allegations of sign stealing.While walking through the lobby of the luxury hotel where owners were meeting, Crane stopped briefly when...

More than 100 in Congress ask MLB to reconsider minors planWASHINGTON (AP) Nearly one-quarter of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives asked Major League Baseball to reconsider its proposal for a restructuring of the minor leagues after the 2020 season that would lead to 42 teams...

Associated PressFormer NBA executive wants to bring MLB to OrlandoBy MIKE SCHNEIDERORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The man who helped bring an NBA team to Orlando said Wednesday that he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to the theme park mecca.Pat Williams, a former executive with the NBA's...

Pirates pitcher Vazquez faces more child sex-related chargesGREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) Suspended Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez is facing additional charges stemming from an alleged illegal sexual relationship with an underage girl.Authorities in Westmoreland County filed 21 new charges against Vazquez on Tuesday, including 10 counts of child pornography...

Milwaukee Brewers bringing back ball-in-glove logo in 2020MILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers are bringing back the team’s iconic ball-in-glove logo next year.Milwaukee unveiled its new uniform designs and logo on Monday night at Miller Park. Starting in 2020, players will wear a modernized version of the ball-in-glove image first...

AP Baseball WriterManfred says has broad authority for Astros disciplineBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be complete by next season and says he has authority to impose discipline beyond the loss of amateur draft...

AP Sports WriterWill Smith celebrates return to home state with BravesBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Braves are not promising Will Smith the closer’s role.Smith isn’t complaining.During his first news conference with his new team on Tuesday, Smith said he’s fine with pitching in any inning. The Georgia native...

AP Sports WriterWill Smith celebrates return to home state with BravesBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves are not promising Will Smith the closer’s role.Smith isn’t complaining.At his first news conference with his new team on Tuesday, Smith said he’s fine with pitching in any inning. Smith, a...

Japanese pitcher Yamaguchi to pursue career in MLBTOKYO (AP) Pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, who led Japan’s Central League in wins, strikeouts and winning percentage this season, says he wants to move to Major League Baseball through the posting system.The 32-year-old right-hander declared his intention this week. He would become...

AP Sports WriterManfred says has broad authority for Astros disciplineBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be completed by next season and says he has broad authority to impose discipline beyond fines, the loss of...