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Tony Reagins named chief baseball development officerNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball promoted Tony Reagins on Thursday to chief baseball development officer.Reagins, who took over in 2015 as senior vice president of the youth programs department, will report directly to Commissioner Rob Manfred.Reagins will continue to oversee the...

The ST LOUIS and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 7/8/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (46-42) at San Francisco Giants (46-45) DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 08 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 959 ST LOUIS 7.5 (-130) (-125) 7.5 (-110) 115 -125 960 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:05...

LEADING OFF: Homers in 3s, Goldy licks, Wheeler watchBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:THREE FOR FOURWho will be the next player to hit three home runs in a game? Twins slugger Nelson Cruz did it for the first time in his career Thursday...

AP Sports WriterBraves recall RHP Foltynewicz after Gausman goes to RedsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Mike Foltynewicz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday to take a spot in the starting rotation after Kevin Gausman was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.Foltynewicz was a 13-game...

AP Baseball WriterMLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virusBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people...

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1,525,000, one-year deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, avoiding arbitration.The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Wilson from the New York Yankees in December. He went 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 74 appearances last season.In four major league seasons with...

Associated PressDodgers' Bellinger glad to put offseason drama behind himBy JACK THOMPSONSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) This wasn't what Cody Bellinger had in mind for getting his feet wet to start 2020.The Los Angeles Dodgers MVP was in the lineup for his team's spring training opener Saturday, facing the San...

AP Baseball WriterBundle up! 2020 MLB opening day is March 26, earliest everBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The 2020 Major League Baseball season will open March 26, the earliest big league opening day.The Texas Rangers announced Friday they will play the St. Louis Cardinals in an exhibition on...

AP Baseball WriterNew Rangers park among possible MLB ideas for season startBy STEPHEN HAWKINSNorth Texas has more to offer than just the new Rangers ballpark should MLB decide to start the pandemic-delayed 2020 baseball season with teams grouped together in different regions.Among the different plans looked at by Major...

NEW YORK (AP) Daniel Murphy hit his fifth playoff homer and rookie Noah Syndergaard outpitched Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, sending the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory and a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series.Arrieta, baseball's most dominant pitcher since the All-Star break, had...

Tigers' Zimmermann loses perfect game in 7th vs Blue JaysTORONTO (AP) Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has lost his perfect game in Toronto with two outs in the seventh inning on an infield single.Teoscar Hernandez hit a grounder up the middle that second baseman Josh Harrison smothered, but...

Martinez keeps contract with Red Sox instead of opting outBOSTON (AP) Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has decided to keep his contract with the Red Sox instead of becoming a free agent again.Martinez signed a $110 million, five-year deal after teams had started reporting to spring training...