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Wife: David Ortiz's condition upgraded to 'good'BOSTON (AP) Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz has been upgraded from ''guarded'' to ''good'' condition by his doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital as he recovers from gunshot wounds.The Red Sox issued a statement Tuesday on behalf of his wife, Tiffany...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox plan to extend netting at Guaranteed Rate FieldBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox plan to extend the protective netting all the way to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field, becoming the first major league team to take such a step in...

Associated PressYankees welcome back injured slugger Giancarlo StantonBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton returned from the injured list and was in the lineup for Tuesday night's scheduled game against division rival Tampa Bay.The 2017 National League MVP was to bat fifth and play...

Associated PressYankees welcome back injured slugger Giancarlo StantonBy SCOTT ORGERANEW YORK (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton returned from the injured list and was in the lineup for Tuesday night's scheduled game against division rival Tampa Bay.The 2017 National League MVP was to bat fifth and play...

Nationals' Scherzer hit in face during bunting drillWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer took a ball off the face during a bunting drill on Tuesday.Manager Dave Martinez said before the Nationals faced the Phillies that he hadn't yet gotten a chance to check on Scherzer.The three-time Cy...

Mets place RHP Familia on DL, ship RHP Gagnon to minorsATLANTA (AP) The slumping New York Mets have placed pitcher Jeurys Familia on the 10-day injured list and optioned pitcher Drew Gagnon to Triple-A Syracuse.Familia went on the IL Tuesday with a bone spur in his right shoulder,...

Associated PressDominican officials arrest 11th suspect in David Ortiz caseBy MARTIN JOSÉ ADAMES ALCANTARASANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Authorities in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday announced the arrest of an 11th suspect in the attempted killing of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz.An official identified the suspect...

Associated PressDominican officials arrest 11th suspect in David Ortiz caseBy MART??N JOSÉ ADAMES ALC??NTARASANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Authorities in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday announced the arrest of an 11th suspect in the attempted killing of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz.An official identified the suspect...

AP Baseball WriterIndians still hoping Ramirez can reboundBy NOAH TRISTERThere were plenty of highlights for the Cleveland Indians in their weekend sweep at Detroit: Jake Bauers hit for the cycle, Leonys Martin stole home and Trevor Bauer threw his first career shutout.Another plus for the Indians: Some signs of...

LEADING OFF: Encarnación in, Frazier out in NY; Braves rollBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:NEW BOMBEREdwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the Yankees in the Bronx. Manager Aaron Boone plans to use the AL home run leader...

AP Sports WriterReds' Gennett begins rehab assignment from groin injuryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Scooter Gennett began a rehab assignment Monday, the final step in returning from a severe groin injury in spring training that has sidelined the Cincinnati Reds second baseman all season.Gennett will play five days with...

AP Sports WriterReds' Gennett begins rehab assignment from groin injuryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Scooter Gennett has begun a rehab assignment, the final step in returning from a severe groin sprain in spring training that has sidelined the Cincinnati Reds' All-Star second baseman all season.Gennett will play five days...