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Yankees star Judge to have more tests on shoulder MondayLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is scheduled to have additional tests Monday as the team tries to pinpoint the cause of soreness in his right shoulder.Judge underwent an MRI Saturday, which was negative.The right fielder has...

Orioles get minor league pitcher Wade for bonus slot moneyBALTIMORE (AP) The Orioles have acquired minor league pitcher Konner Wade from the Colorado Rockies for $500,000 in international signing bonus pool allocation.Orioles vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette confirmed the deal Wednesday.Wade was Colorado's seventh-round pick in...

White Sox designate RHP Santana for assignmentCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have designated struggling right-hander Ervin Santana for assignment.The two-time All-Star was 0-2 with a 9.45 ERA in three starts after his contract was purchased from Triple-A Charlotte on April 9. The White Sox signed him to...

Lefty reliever Rosscup agrees to 1-year with MarinersSEATTLE (AP) Left-handed reliever Zac Rosscup and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year contract that pays $610,000 in the major leagues and $140,000 in the minors, adding depth to their overhauled bullpen.Rosscup started this year with the Colorado Rockies, spent...

Dodgers' fan group ready to vent at Astros for sign stealingLOS ANGELES (AP) A group of Los Angeles Dodgers fans is making plans to vent its frustration at the Houston Astros about baseball's sign-stealing scandal.Houston and the Dodgers don't play each other during the upcoming regular season, so...

AP Sports WriterMarlins bounce back from 16-inning loss to beat Rays 3-0By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Needing a good night's sleep, Jose Urena left the ballpark shortly after midnight Wednesday before the end of the Miami Marlins' 16-inning loss to Tampa Bay, monitoring the game on his phone as...

Twins acquire 1B Chris Carter in minor-league dealMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Chris Carter from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations in a minor-league trade on Tuesday.The 31-year-old was hitting .255 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs in 38 games for Triple-A Salt...

AP Sports WriterCubs activate RHP Grimm from 10-day DLBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Dillon Maples called his father last year and told him he was thinking about quitting baseball for good.This time, he called to say he was headed for the majors.Maples was promoted to the Chicago Cubs on...

AP Sports WriterBat buddies: Bryant used Alonso's bat during Mets-Cubs gameBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Pete Alonso made a friendly offer to Kris Bryant in June, one that gave the Cubs star an appreciation for the Mets slugger's big heart, but even more so for the breakout rookie's...

LEADING OFF: Verlander backs rolling Astros, mending DodgersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around Major League Baseball on Tuesday:VERLANDER DAYHouston tries for its 13th straight win with AL ERA leader Justin Verlander on the mound against Tampa Bay. The Astros' ace is 9-2 with a 1.61 ERA,...

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...

Rays place pitcher Chris Archer on 10-day disabled listWASHINGTON (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Chris Archer on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.However manager Kevin Cash said he did not expect the right-hander's first career DL stint to be a lengthy stay.Archer left Saturday's game and...