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Associated PressProfar slam, A's romp 17-3 for 13th straight win over TigersBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Jurickson Profar hit his first career grand slam and the Oakland Athletics routed Detroit 17-3 Thursday for their 13th straight victory over the Tigers.Josh Phegley had four hits, including one of Oakland's five...

Twins move on from struggling reliever Addison ReedSEATTLE (AP) Relief pitcher Addison Reed has been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins following a rocky start to his rehabilitation assignment for a sprained thumb on his non-throwing hand that set him back in spring training.The 30-year-old right-hander is...

AP Sports WriterBraves call up top prospect Riley, let go of LHP BiddleBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Braves have placed center fielder Ender Inciarte on the 10-day injured list, called up top prospect Austin Riley and designated struggling reliever Jesse Biddle for assignment.The team announced the moves before...

AP Baseball WriterBeltré missing baseball less than he thought after 21 yearsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Adrian Beltre was afraid of how he was going to feel after announcing his retirement last November, a decision the former third baseman had pretty much reached privately a few months earlier during...

Edwin Jackson makes MLB history by playing for 14th teamSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Edwin Jackson became the first player in major league history to play for 14 teams when he made his Toronto Blue Jays debut.The 35-year-old right-hander threw an 88 mph cutter that San Francisco leadoff hitter Joe...

AP Sports WriterTwins place Garver on IL with high ankle sprain, return SanóBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins have placed catcher Mitch Garver on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle and returned third baseman Miguel Sano from his rehabilitation assignment, nearly four months after he...

AP Baseball WriterBeltre missing baseball less than he thought after 21 yearsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Adrian Beltre isn't missing baseball as much as he thought he would when he retired after 21 seasons and 3,166 hits.The former Texas Rangers third baseman says he's still at peace with the...

Wife of Cubs' Ben Zobrist files for divorceCHICAGO (AP) Julianna Zobrist, the wife of Chicago Cubs World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, has filed for divorce.The Cubs placed Ben Zobrist on leave for undisclosed personal reasons on May 8, prompting them team to recall Addison Russell from Triple-A Iowa...

AP Sports WriterTwins place Garver on IL with high ankle sprain, return SanóBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have placed catcher Mitch Garver on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle and returned third baseman Miguel Sano from his rehabilitation assignment.The Twins made the moves...

AP Sports WriterRangers place Andrus on IL amid flurry of roster movesBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Elvis Andrus on the injured list with a strained right hamstring and recalled outfielder Willie Calhoun from Triple-A Nashville amid a flurry of roster moves Wednesday.Left-hander...

AP Baseball WriterBeltré missing baseball less than he thought after 21 yearsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Adrian Beltre was afraid of how he was going to feel after announcing his retirement last November, a decision the former third baseman had pretty much reached privately a few months earlier during...

AP Sports WriterHarper plays through slump, injuries for PhilliesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper was in the starting lineup Wednesday a day after he banged his left knee into the wall on a sliding catch.Harper, who signed a $330 million, 13-year contract with the...