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LEADING OFF: Pujols in St Louis, Judge back, Keuchel debutBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:BACK WHERE IT BEGANAlbert Pujols returns for his first game in St. Louis since leaving the Cardinals to sign a $240 million contract with the Angels before the 2012...

Nationals to extend protective netting at All-Star breakWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals will extend their protective netting during the All-Star break after recent injuries in baseball increased the focus on fan safety.Nationals managing principal owner Mark Lerner announced the changes in a letter to fans on Thursday. Lerner...

AP Baseball WriterThe Ex-Rays: Tampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore MontrealBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The Ex-Rays?Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal.No...

AP Sports WriterCraig Kimbrel inching closer to joining Chicago CubsBy LUKE MEREDITHDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Craig Kimbrel said Thursday there is no timetable for when he will join the Cubs and he will listen to his body before his expected promotion to beleaguered Chicago bullpen.Kimbrel, who reached a...

Nationals to extend protective netting at All-Star breakWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals will extend their protective netting during the All-Star break after recent injuries in baseball increased the focus on fan safety.Nationals managing principal owner Mark Lerner announced the changes in a letter to fans on Thursday. Lerner...

Shooting survivor meets source of encouragement - Tim TebowCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A survivor of a campus shooting in North Carolina has gotten to meet Tim Tebow, an athlete he has looked up to since the fourth grade.News outlets report that the Syracuse Mets minor league outfielder visited with...

AP Baseball WriterThe Ex-Rays: Tampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore MontrealBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The Ex-Rays?Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal.No...

Associated PressRockies put Story on 10-day injured list with thumb sprainBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb.The Rockies called up infielder Brendan Rodgers from Triple-A Albuquerque in time for Thursday's game against...

Mets name 82-year-old Phil Regan interim pitching coachCHICAGO (AP) The New York Mets have fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez and named Phil Regan interim pitching coach, Ricky Bones interim bullpen coach and Jeremy Accardo pitching strategist.New York announced the moves Thursday before its...

AP Baseball WriterThe Ex-Rays: Tampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore MontrealBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The Ex-Rays?Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal.No...

AP Sports WriterPirates rookie OF Reynolds making a quiet splashBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Bryan Reynolds made a promise during his first days as a major leaguer, a vow that spoke volumes about the understated Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder's mindset.It has helped him evolve from a relative unknown in...

AP Sports WriterNationals hit 3 HRs, complete sweep of Phillies with 7-4 winBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Three home runs. Solid work from the bullpen. Strong defense, highlighted by two runners being thrown out at the plate.At long last, the Washington Nationals are finally starting to look like a...