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AP Baseball WriterLiriano pitches Tigers to 1st win of season, 6-1 over RoyalsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Francisco Liriano pitched into the seventh inning in his Detroit debut and Victor Martinez drove in three runs to give the Tigers their first win of the season, 6-1 over the Kansas...

AP Sports WriterPadres eager to get look at Tatis in spring trainingBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With the San Diego Padres still in deep rebuilding mode, the player a lot of fans are interested in seeing the most is a 19-year-old shortstop who has yet to spend a...

AP Sports WriterPivetta throws 6 strong innings, Phillies beat Braves 2-0By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Nick Pivetta outpitched Luiz Gohara in a matchup of rookies, Mikael Franco homered to break up a scoreless tie and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 2-0 on Sunday in the Braves' final home game...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Infielder Trevor Plouffe has agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics and is expected to be the primary third baseman if he can stay healthy. The team announced the move Wednesday. Plouffe went on the disabled list for three different injuries last season with Minnesota. He...

Police release video of Yankees GM being stopped at gunpointDARIEN, Conn. (AP) Police in Connecticut have released body-camera footage showing officers in Darien stopping New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman at gunpoint.Cashman later praised police for their professionalism during the encounter, which happened on Aug. 9 as...

Judge and Stanton to play together for 1st time WednesdayDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) Sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will be in the New York Yankees' lineup together for the first time in Wednesday's game against Detroit.Judge will get one or two at-bats as the designated hitter in his...

Associated PressContreras HR, 3 RBIs lead Cubs past Tigers for 6th straightBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it.Baez stole home and the Willson Contreras hit a tie-breaking homer to lead the Cubs past...

Former infielder David Bell hired as Cincinnati Reds managerCINCINNATI (AP) David Bell has been hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central.The Reds said Sunday he has been given...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Brantley hopes 'bad days' behind him after injuryBy TOM WITHERSGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Michael Brantley has clashed with self-doubt and depression while pushing his body.The former All-Star's light is flickering.Brantley's comeback from right shoulder surgery has been grueling for the Indians' best all-around player, far tougher...

AP Sports WriterKimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) With just 60 games this season, the Chicago Cubs need Craig Kimbrel to be better than he was last year.Much, much better.The 32-year-old Kimbrel is looking to bounce back from one of the...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Yankees plan to not pay $26 million owed EllsburyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees intend to not pay Jacoby Ellsbury the remaining $26 million due under his contract, contending he violated...

Mets, Betances agree to 1-year deal with 2021 player optionNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent reliever Dellin Betances on a one-year contract with a player option for 2021.The Mets announced the deal with the four-time All Star on Tuesday. Betances is...