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LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers hired Dave Roberts on Monday, making him the first minority manager in franchise history.They plan to introduce him at a news conference on Dec. 1.The 43-year-old former major leaguer served as bench coach for San Diego the last two seasons. Before that, Roberts...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/20/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (84-66) at Tampa Bay Rays (73-78) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 20 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 979 CHICAGO CUBS 8 (115) (110) 8 (-110) -120 110 980 TAMPA BAY TV: 7:10 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterDodgers prospect Julio Urias to make 2nd major league startBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to give Julio Urias another chance to prove he belongs in the majors. It's another tough test, too.The 19-year-old left-hander will make his second start for Los...

AP Sports WriterStunt? Even with jerseys and books to sell, Tebow says noBy TIM REYNOLDSPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Mets fans can buy a few jerseys featuring names of players in the team's instructional league.Cespedes jerseys, they're big sellers.Cone jerseys, available as throwbacks.Of course, those are for Yoenis...

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Wednesday:---UNTIL OCTOBERThe Mets and Nationals wrap a three-game set in Washington, the last meeting between the NL East rivals until a season-ending series starting Oct. 2 in New York. Stephen Strasburg (8-6, 4.35 ERA) makes his first appearance since...

Rangers, RHP Cashner finalize $10 million, 1-year dealARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Andrew Cashner wanted to come home to Texas to pitch, and the Rangers have long coveted the right-hander.Cashner, a free agent for the first time, was introduced by the AL West champions Monday night after he underwent a...

Manager Brad Ausmus' future with the Detroit Tigers is safe — for now. Tigers general manager Al Avila released a statement Friday amid reports that the team had already decided to fire Ausmus after what has turned into a lackluster season. "I reconfirmed with (owner) Mr. (Mike) Ilitch and manager Brad...

The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their snazzy new uniforms one day, then landed a new ace to wear them the next.Surprise! Zack Greinke is coming to the desert.The D-backs beat out the division rival Dodgers and Giants to unexpectedly win the Greinke sweepstakes Friday night, acquiring the free agent ace...

The NY METS and the CHICAGO CUBS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Mets (63-80) at Chicago Cubs (77-66) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 12 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 957 NY METS (-250) (-250) (-110) 225 -250 958 CHICAGO CUBS TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, SNY...

CLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says Indians president Mark Shapiro is leaving the team to take the same job with the Toronto Blue Jays.Shapiro, who has been with Cleveland since 1992, will replace Paul Beeston, Toronto's CEO and president who is retiring. The teams will...

The Atlanta Braves' "Kiss Cam" entertainment at Turner Field featured a famous couple Thursday night: former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn. The two were in their usual seats near the Braves dugout during a 5-0 loss to Toronto, and they received a loud cheer when shown on the video...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Scott Kazmir's $48 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes payments through 2021.As part of the agreement finalized Dec. 30, the 31-year-old left-hander received a $5 million signing bonus payable by the next day and salaries of $11 million this year and $16...