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Rays' 2-way prospect McKay to make big league debutST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have added two-way prospect Brendan McKay to the taxi squad in preparation for his major league debut in a pitching start Saturday against Texas.McKay, taken fourth overall in the 2017 draft, was...

AP Baseball WriterHigh cheese comes to land of high tea: Yanks vs Red SoxBy RONALD BLUMLONDON (AP) High cheese comes to the land of high tea on Saturday.When Boston's Rick Porcello throws the first pitch to the New York Yankees at Olympic Stadium, the national pastime of the...

Associated PressDominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shootingBy MARTIN ADAMES and DANICA COTOSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have arrested the man behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz in an apparent case of mistaken identity.Police said Victor...

Associated PressDominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shootingBy MARTIN ADAMES and DANICA COTOSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have arrested the man behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz in an apparent case of mistaken identity.Police said Victor...

Yankees say injured Stanton likely to return in AugustLONDON (AP) New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says slugger Giancarlo Stanton is more likely to return in August than July after straining his right knee.The often-injured outfielder went on the 10-day injured list with a strained posterior cruciate...

Associated PressCraig Kimbrel on Cubs roster vs former Braves teamBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) New Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel is available to pitch against his former Atlanta Braves team.Kimbrel, a seven-time All-Star, was recalled from Triple-A Iowa before the afternoon series finale between the NL Central and East...

Associated PressCraig Kimbrel on Cubs roster vs former Braves teamBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) New Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel is available to pitch against his former Atlanta Braves team.Kimbrel, a seven-time All-Star, was recalled from Triple-A Iowa before the afternoon series finale between the NL Central and East...

Associated PressSeaver gets his statue, and Citi Field gets new addressBy AVERY YANGNEW YORK (AP) Tom Seaver is getting a statue outside the Mets' home, and the team is getting a new address.The announcement was made official at a ceremony Thursday. Citi Field will now be listed as...

AP Baseball WriterLondon Calling: Yanks, Red Sox promote MLB's Euro arrivalBy RONALD BLUMLONDON (AP) An array of retired All-Stars and Hall of Famers conducted a youth clinic. Workers put final touches on new clubhouses, batting cages and bullpens.No ducks on the pond quite yet - not so soon...

Associated PressSeaver gets his statue, and Citi Field gets new addressBy AVERY YANGNEW YORK (AP) Tom Seaver is getting a statue outside the Mets' home, and the team is getting a new address.The announcement was made official at a ceremony Thursday. Citi Field will now be listed as...

AP Baseball WriterYankees say injured Stanton likely to return in AugustBy RONALD BLUMLONDON (AP) New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is more likely to return in August than July after straining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.Stanton went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day...

Associated PressSeaver gets his statue, and Citi Field gets new addressBy AVERY YANGNEW YORK (AP) Tom Seaver is getting a statue outside the Mets' home, and the team is getting a new address.The announcement was made official at a ceremony Thursday. Citi Field will now be listed as...