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LEADING OFF: Keuchel makes Triple-A start, Kimbrel warmingBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:GETTING GOING, PART IDallas Keuchel says he doesn't expect to need much time tuning up in the minors before he joins his new team, the Atlanta Braves. The club confirmed Friday...

Associated PressMurphy, Santana power Mariners to 6-2 win over AngelsBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Seattle Mariners kept finding themselves on the wrong side of 0-2 counts against Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney.Tom Murphy and Domingo Santana were still able to make Heaney pay.Murphy hit a three-run...

Associated PressHamels, Báez lead Cubs past Cardinals 3-1By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Cole Hamels threw eight innings of three-hit shutout ball, Javier Baez hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Friday.The Cubs have won four of five since being swept in...

Seattle places OF Mitch Haniger on 10-day injured listANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Seattle Mariners have placed outfielder Mitch Haniger on the 10-day injured list and selected right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott from Triple-A Tacoma.Seattle announced the roster moves before opening a road trip against the Angels on Friday. Haniger...

Associated PressKimbrel on Cubs: 'I'm happy where I am'By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel found a home with the Chicago Cubs.''Am I disappointed at where I am? No. not all at all. I'm...

Rangers get C Federowicz from Indians, Kiner-Falefa to ILARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Tim Federowicz from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.Texas made the deal on Friday, when catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa was placed on the 10-day...

AP Sports WriterGregorius returns to Yankees after offseason elbow surgeryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Didi Gregorius is back, giving the New York Yankees one of their major missing pieces.Eight months after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Gregorius was activated from the injured list and is expected...

AP Sports WriterCoser Craig Kimbrel, Cubs finalize $43M, 3-year dealBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cubs that guarantees $43 million in a big move to strengthen Chicago's bullpen.The team said Friday he passed his physical and will be...

Cubs-Cards to play in London on June 13-14, 2020NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has announced the two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at West Ham's Olympic Stadium on June 13-14, 2020.The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are scheduled...

AP Sports WriterFree-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, Cubs agree to 3-year dealBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cubs in a big move to strengthen Chicago's bullpen.The team said Friday he passed his physical and will be optioned to Triple-A...

AP Sports WriterGregorius returns to Yankees after offseason elbow surgeryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Didi Gregorius is back at shortstop for the New York Yankees, who are winning despite a slew of major injuries.Gregorius had Tommy John surgery in October, shortly after he injured his right elbow in the...

AP Sports WriterCubs agree to deal with free-agent closer Craig KimbrelBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a contract with the Cubs in a big move to strengthen Chicago's bullpen.The team said Friday he passed his physical. Contract terms were not disclosed.The addition plugs...