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AP Sports WriterShohei Ohtani headed to Halos DL for sprained elbow ligamentBy GREG BEACHAMShohei Ohtani will be placed on the Los Angeles Angels' disabled list with a sprained elbow ligament.The Angels announced the potentially serious injury for their two-way rookie sensation Friday before opening a road trip in Minnesota.Ohtani,...

AP Baseball WriterCano's MRI shows no break in hand, but swelling remainsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Robinson Cano felt comforted. So did Mets manager Mickey Callaway.New York's second baseman likely will miss a couple of games with a swollen left hand, yet he was happy an MRI taken...

AP Baseball WriterInspired pick: New York Mets draft 2-time cancer survivorBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Eric Orze has already stared down much tougher challenges than the professional hitters he could soon be facing.Twice.As baseball's amateur draft was wrapping up, a feel-good story surfaced in the final round Thursday...

Dodgers' Ryu only player to accept $17.9M qualifying offerNEW YORK (AP) ??? Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was the only player to accept among the seven given $17.9 million qualifying offers by their former teams on Nov. 2.Ryu accepted the offer before Monday's deadline and is considered a...

AP Sports WriterChicago Cubs reach deals with RHP Jeffress, OF SouzaBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs are taking two more low-risk fliers on a pair of players hoping to rebound from injuries, reaching one-year deals with reliever Jeremy Jeffress and outfielder Steven Souza Jr.Jeffress' contract is worth $850,000,...

Associated PressBlue Jays' Stroman makes 1st spring training startBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) Marcus Stroman has his eyes on starting the Toronto Blue Jays' fourth game of the regular season April 1 against the New York Yankees.Stroman pitched two hitless innings against the Canada Junior National Team in...

Edwin Jackson agrees to minor league deal with TigersDETROIT (AP) Right-hander Edwin Jackson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers and will report to Triple-A Toledo.The 35-year-old was 1-5 with an 11.12 ERA this season for Toronto, his record 14th major league team over...

Tigers avoid arbitration with Fulmer, reach 1-year dealDETROIT (AP) Right-hander Michael Fulmer and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday to a $3.1 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration.The 2016 AL Rookie of the Year went 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts last season after missing all of...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Mariners, prospect White reach $24M, 6-year dealBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Seattle Mariners are locking up one of their top minor league prospects for the long-term, agreeing to a $24 million, six-year contract with first baseman...

The MIAMI and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (68-76) at Philadelphia Phillies (55-89) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 13 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 903 MIAMI 8.5 (-110) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 904 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING...

Associated PressUrena throws 1st complete game, Marlins rout Nationals 12-1By HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) Jose Urena's previous start ended after one very heated pitch.On Sunday, he went the distance.Urena made the most of his borrowed time, pitching a two-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and leading...

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-O's rivalry; Pujols at 599; Kluber backBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---RIVALRY RENEWEDThe Red Sox visit Baltimore for a four-game series that runs through Sunday. The contentious rivalry between AL East foes ramped up this season when Manny Machado's...