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A's activate Piscotty from IL, claim Garneau off waiversOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Stephen Piscotty from the injured list and claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.Piscotty had been out since June 30 with a sprained right knee. He played...

Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming 'free agent'NEW YORK (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have sued the New York company that created the Phanatic mascot to prevent the green furry fan favorite from becoming a free agent.In a complaint filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, the...

Catcher Jonathan Lucroy designated for assignment by AngelsCLEVELAND (AP) Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who returned from a concussion and broken nose Wednesday following a home plate collision last month, has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.Lucroy was bowled over at home plate by Houston's Jake Marisnick...

Indians' Salazar back IL with groin injury after 1 gameCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar returned to the injured list with a strained right groin, one day after appearing in his first game in two years.Salazar, troubled by injuries to his right arm the last two seasons,...

Associated PressCubs' Zobrist starts minor league assignment in South BendBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist, who left the team three months ago to deal with a divorce, will begin his minor league assignment in South Bend, Indiana.Zobrist has been on the restricted list since May 8....

Associated PressCubs' Zobrist starts minor league assignment in South BendBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist, who left the team three months ago to deal with a divorce, will begin his minor league assignment in South Bend, Indiana.Zobrist has been on the restricted list since May 8....

LEADING OFF: Paxton gets Red Sox rematch, May Day in LABy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:NO REINFORCEMENTSThe Yankees came up short trying to acquire pitching help at the trade deadline, and that's putting more pressure on James Paxton to shake off a rough...

AP Sports WriterHank Aaron still fighting for more diversity in baseballBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) When Brian Hunter and other former major league players were in the presence of Hank Aaron, they acted like teenagers, standing, pointing and trying to get pictures when he entered the room.Someone whispered, ''there...

Indians' Salazar back on IL with groin injury after 1 gameCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians right-hander Danny Salazar returned to the injured list with a strained right groin, one day after appearing in his first game in two years.Salazar, troubled by injuries to his right arm the last two...

Indians manager Terry Francona returns after eye surgeryCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona returned Friday, a day after missing a game because of surgery for a tear in his retina.Francona said he had the procedure Thursday afternoon at Cleveland Clinic. He said his eye had been bothering...

AP Sports WriterPirates designate infielder Jung Ho Kang for assignmentBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jung Ho Kang's time with the Pittsburgh Pirates - and quite possibly in the major leagues - is over.The team designated the South Korean third baseman/shortstop for assignment on Friday. Kang hit .169 with 10...

Associated PressCubs' Zobrist starts minor league assignment in South BendBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist, who left the team three months ago to deal with a divorce, began a minor league assignment Friday with Class A South Bend.Zobrist has been on the restricted list...