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White Sox trade catcher Welington Castillo to RangersCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have traded catcher Welington Castillo to the Texas Rangers, who might not exercise an $8 million option for next season and allow him to become a free agent.Texas also got an international signing bonus pool...

Associated PressPadres to turn to Tingler to end their losing waysBy JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) The Padres introduced their new manager and hinted about old uniform colors they'll wear in 2020. It's easy to predict which the team's weary, patient fans are more excited about.When Jayce Tingler was...

Red Sox name Dave Bush pitching coachBOSTON (AP) New Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom is filling out the team's coaching staff, promoting Dave Bush to pitching coach and Kevin Walker as his assistant.Bloom and manager Alex Cora also named Peter Fatse as assistant hitting coach and...

Yankees decline 2020 option for slugger EncarnaciónNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees have declined their 2020 option for Edwin Encarnacion, making the veteran slugger a free agent.New York announced the move Thursday. Encarnacion was due $25 million in 2020, but the Yankees bought out the remaining year...

The Latest: Hinch doesn't think Turner interferedHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:30 p.m.Umpires apparently wouldn't have gotten much of an argument from Astros manager AJ Hinch if that disputed interference call hadn't been made in Game 6.Nationals leadoff hitter Trea...

The Latest: Martinez says Max Scherzer feels greatHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):4:55 p.m.Nationals manager Dave Martinez says Game 7 starting pitcher Max Scherzer has told him that he feels great and is ready to go.''He's going to go, he's...

Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injuryKELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.Hamilton turned himself Wednesday to the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas, and was...

Suzuki scratched from Nats lineup for World Series Game 7HOUSTON (AP) Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has been scratched from Washington's starting lineup for the deciding Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.Suzuki missed the last three games while dealing with a hip flexor strain. The...

The Latest: Kurt Suzuki scratched from Nats starting lineupHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:35 p.m.Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has been scratched from Washington's starting lineup for the deciding Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.Suzuki missed the...

The Latest: Hinch, Bregman spoke 3 times about bat incidentHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:20 p.m.Alex Bregman and Houston manager AJ Hinch spoke three times Tuesday night about the third baseman carrying his bat to first base after hitting a...

The Latest: Verlander won't be available for Game 7HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:00 p.m.Houston manager AJ Hinch said Game 6 starter Justin Verlander won't be available for Game 7 against the Washington Nationals.After taking the loss in Game 6...

Pirates claim former Rockies reliever Howard off waiversPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed reliever Sam Howard off waivers from Colorado.The 26-year-old left-hander is 2-0 with 24 strikeouts, 13 walks and a 5.87 ERA in 24 career appearances since making his major league debut in 2018. He spent...