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Encarnación to join Yankees on Monday, become primary DHCHICAGO (AP) Edwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the Yankees in New York on Monday.Manager Aaron Boone plans to use AL home run leader as his team's primary designated hitter once the 36-year-old slugger...

No room: Frazier squeezed out of Yanks' lineup, sent downCHICAGO (AP) Hot-hitting Clint Frazier was squeezed out of the New York Yankees' powerful lineup and sent down to the minors Sunday, another frustrating episode in what's been a breakout season for the 24-year-old outfielder.The Yankees got AL home...

Adams rewards dad's travels, has 2 HR and 7 RBIs for NatsWASHINGTON (AP) Three years ago, Matt Adams' dad initiated a holiday tradition with his slugging son: No matter where Adams was playing, he would be in the stadium on Father's Day.Jamie Adams got a big payoff for...

LEADING OFF: Encarnación in, Frazier out in NY; Braves rollBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday: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...

Padres, Rockies game delayed a 2nd timeDENVER (AP) The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies was delayed by weather after earlier being paused due to a large puddle despite sunny skies.Umpires halted the contest Sunday for a second time in the bottom of the sixth...

Associated PressYelich stays hot as Brewers top Giants, 5-3By GIDEON RUBINSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Eric Thames and Jesus Aguilar homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers avoid a sweep with a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.Christian Yelich had two doubles, extending his season-high hitting streak to...

Associated PressPaxton effective as Yanks gain series split with 10-3 routBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) James Paxton pitched six effective innings, Brett Gardner and Austin Romine each had four RBIs and the New York Yankees cruised past the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Sunday.Gardner and Romine, the backup catcher...

Associated PressMaldonado wears Father's Day tie, leads Royals over TwinsBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Martin Maldonado found a formal-yet-fun way to honor the dads in his life.The Royals catcher celebrated Father's Day by wearing a blue necktie on his chest protector and had three hits to lift Kansas City...

Pirates rally for 5-4 victory over MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Josh Bell's go-ahead double in the seventh helped lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.The Pirates rallied from a 4-2 deficit on Corey Dickerson's pinch-hit RBI double off Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in...

Padres, Rockies game delayed by puddle in foul territoryDENVER (AP) The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies was temporarily delayed by a puddle on a sunny afternoon at Coors Field.Water began pooling in foul territory along the right field line Sunday, and umpires halted the...

Mets: Syndergaard on injured list, Canó back, Vargas crampsNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets put pitcher Noah Syndergaard on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring, then saw Jason Vargas leave Sunday's start against St. Louis because of a cramp in his left calf.The Mets...

Associated PressTampa Bay try: Rays expand roles for 2-way players in minorsBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays, who pioneered the pitching strategy of using relievers as openers, are trying another experiment on the mound in the minors - they're stacking two-way players to start...