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Associated PressCardinals hope Goldschmidt can lead them back to playoffsBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) After missing postseason play for the past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals believe they've struck gold with Paul Goldschmidt in their quest to play into October.''We knew we just couldn't have a stagnant...

Lee Smith 'still in awe' after touring Baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Lee Smith had seen the Hall of Fame several times. This visit was completely different.''I'm still in awe,'' Smith said after the tour Tuesday, in preparation for his July induction. ''Whenever I sign an autograph...

Correa, Pham both win arbitration cases, players lead 3-1ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and Tampa Bay outfielder Tommy Pham have won their salary arbitration cases.The decisions Tuesday gave players a 3-1 lead over teams in cases this winter.Correa was awarded a $5 million salary,...

Woman dies after being struck by foul ball at Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES (AP) A grandmother celebrating her 79th birthday and 59th wedding anniversary at a game at Dodger Stadium last August died four days after being hit in the head by a foul ball.Linda Goldbloom's death Aug. 29...

Cubs family patriarch apologizes for racist emailsCHICAGO (AP) The patriarch of the family behind the Chicago Cubs has apologized after an online media outlet published emails in which he took part in racist comments and conspiracy theories.Some of the emails Splinter News published Monday featured Joe Ricketts making...

Cubs family patriarch apologizes for racist emailsCHICAGO (AP) The patriarch of the family behind the Chicago Cubs has apologized after an online media outlet published emails in which he took part in racist comments and conspiracy theories.Some of the emails Splinter News published Monday featured Joe Ricketts making...

Curtis Granderson agrees to minor league deal with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Outfielder Curtis Granderson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and will report to big league spring training.If added to the 40-man roster, he would get a one-year contract that pays $1.75 million while...

A's closer Treinen wins arbitration case, to make $6.4MOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen will receive a $6.4 million salary for 2019 after winning his arbitration case.Treinen's case was heard Friday. He asked arbitrators Steven Wolf, Allen Ponak and Phillip LaPorte for a raise from $2.2...

Ball from Bautista's bat flip sells at auction for $28,000By The Associated PressThe home-run ball that prompted Jose Bautista's notorious bat flip in 2015 has sold at auction for more than $28,000.According to the Lelands Auction House website Saturday, there were 17 bids. The winning one went for $28,252.The...

Cubs add bullpen help, agree to $750,000 deal with BarnetteCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help, agreeing to a $750,000, one-year contract with right-hander Tony Barnette, a deal containing an option, escalator and bonus opportunities that could raise its value to $4.5 million over two seasons.Barnette's...

Hammel gets minor league deal from Texas with spring inviteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers and will report to major league spring training.Texas announced the deal Friday, three months after the Kansas City Royals declined...

Wade Miley, Astros agree to $4.5 million, 1-year dealHOUSTON (AP) The Astros filled an opening in their rotation, agreeing to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with 32-year-old left-hander Wade Miley.Miley could earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses under the deal announced Friday: $100,000 each for 10, 15,...