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Nationals Carter Kieboom for big league debutWASHINGTON (AP) Carter Kieboom's rapid rise through the Washington Nationals' minor league system is complete, and perhaps no one is more amazed than the infielder himself.The 28th overall pick in the 2016 amateur draft was set to make his major league debut...

Mets activate Jacob deGrom from injured listNEW YORK (AP) New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was activated from the 10-day injured list and was set to start Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.The NL Cy Young Award winner reported soreness in his throwing elbow last week after...

Associated PressGuerrero wears Expos jersey before debut to honor fatherBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. paid tribute to his Hall of Fame father before his major league debut for Toronto against Oakland, arriving at Rogers Centre dressed in a replica of his dad's Montreal Expos jersey.The 20-year-old...

White Sox designate RHP Santana for assignmentCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have designated struggling right-hander Ervin Santana for assignment.The two-time All-Star was 0-2 with a 9.45 ERA in three starts after his contract was purchased from Triple-A Charlotte on April 9. The White Sox signed him to...

LEADING OFF: Vladdy Jr. debuts, La Tortuga gets his nightBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:IT'S TIMEVladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to make his big league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays against the Oakland Athletics. The son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero...

AP Sports WriterStarlin Castro homers in 10th, lifts Miami over Phillies 3-1By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Starlin Castro nearly knocked himself out of the game before he knocked one out of the park.Castro hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning after fouling a pitch off...

Bauer throws 8 strong innings, Indians beat Astros 2-1HOUSTON (AP) Trevor Bauer threw eight strong innings, Leonys Martin and Jake Bauers homered off Gerrit Cole, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Houston Astros 2-1 on Thursday night.Bauer (3-1) allowed one run, four hits and six walks while striking...

Associated PressWainwright heats up, Cards beat Brewers 5-2 for 3-game sweepBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Adam Wainwright was warm enough on a cool day, allowing one run in six innings for his 150th career victory, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Wednesday to...

Associated PressRamirez, Bauers get key hits as Indians beat Marlins 6-2By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Jose Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Jake Bauers' eighth-inning single scored the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Wednesday.Martin Prado's two-out homer for Miami tied the...

Associated PressRockies INF Murphy reinstated from 10-day injured listBy MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies reinstated infielder Daniel Murphy from the 10-day injured list before their game Wednesday against the Washington Nationals.Murphy was in the starting lineup at first base and batting third.The 34-year-old fractured his left index...

Associated PressRockies INF Murphy reinstated from 10-day injured listBy MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have reinstated infielder Daniel Murphy from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals.Murphy is in the lineup at first base and batting third.The 34-year-old fractured his left index finger...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Gio González, Brewers agree to 1-year, $2M dealBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Gio Gonzalez and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract guaranteeing the 33-year-old left-hander $2 million.The person spoke...