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AP Sports WriterMore MLB games postponed in response to racial injusticeBy DAVID BRANDTIn a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America's discussion about racial injustice.Some teams are playing. Some aren't. Some have played with individual players sitting out.But across the sport, one theme became clear:...

RHP Barnes drops appeal of 4-game suspensionBOSTON (AP) Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes has dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension for throwing behind the head of Baltimore's Manny Machado and will begin serving it Wednesday night.Barnes was suspended and fined Monday and had originally said he'd appeal....

Rangers' Perez hurts non-throwing elbow in mishap with bullARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez broke his non-pitching elbow in a mishap with a bull and is likely to miss the start of the season.Perez had surgery Monday in Dallas and is expected to start throwing in...

Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off ILSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Chicago Cubs optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, about two months after he completed a suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.The struggling Russell was sent down to make room for...

LEADING OFF: Morales swings for HR record; AL West showdownBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:CHASING HISTORYKendrys Morales has homered in seven straight games for Toronto, one short of the major league record. He can match Dale Long, Don Mattingly and Ken Griffey Jr....

White Sox finalize $55.5 million, 3-year deal with KeuchelCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox and former AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel finalized a $55.5 million, three-year contract on Monday.Keuchel will earn $18 million in salary each of the next three seasons. The White Sox hold a...

The Latest: Ortiz's wife says he 'continues to heal'SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) The Latest on the shooting for former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz (all times local):12:50 p.m.The wife of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz says he remains in guarded condition at a Boston...

AP Baseball WriterAlex Rodriguez to play final game with Yankees on FridayBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Ready or not, Alex Rodriguez will play his final game in pinstripes this week.One of the most prolific hitters and polarizing figures in baseball history, the slumping slugger plans to take his...

Company promo: Free repairs if Indians' win streak hits 15CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians could make several hundred customers of a window and home repair business very happy if the team extends its winning streak to 15 games Thursday night.Cleveland.com reports Cleveland-based Universal Windows Direct offered customers in...

Yelich equals MLB record start with homers in 4 straightMILWAUKEE (AP) Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers extended his season-opening home run streak to four games, tying the major league record for homers in consecutive games to start a season.Yelich also became the first player to win the...

Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineupTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas.Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP, will bat second...

AP Sports WriterDavid Peralta, D-backs finalize 3-year, $22 million dealBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $22 million, three-year contract with outfielder David Peralta that runs through 2022.The 2019 Gold Glove Award winner in left field avoided his final year of salary arbitration by agreeing...