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Correction: Red Sox-Cora storyBOSTON (AP) In a story on Dec. 17, 2020, about the Boston Red Sox, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Andrew Benintendi was the 2017 AL rookie of the year. He was the runner-up.

Angels option starting pitcher Nick Tropeano to minorsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Nick Tropeano from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday night. Tropeano had been on the disabled list since June 4 with tightness in his right shoulder. He is...

AP Baseball WriterBeanballs, boos, lost legacy? Astros, MLB brace for falloutBy BEN WALKERAJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers three weeks before the start of spring training.On and off the field, the...

AP Sports WriterTwins sign Cruz for DH power, clubhouse leadershipBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) With an opening for a designated hitter and a need for more power in the lineup, the Minnesota Twins found quite a fit on the free agent market with a six-time All-Star in Nelson Cruz.They'll...

BALTIMORE (AP) Chris Davis homered in his return to the cleanup spot in Baltimore's batting order, going deep for the second time in three games to help the Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-1 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep. Davis hit cleanup for the first time...

AP Sports WriterBraves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemicBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez has opted out of the 2020 season, at least temporarily ending his bid to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves.Braves manager Brian Snitker said Sunday that...

Associated PressLorenzen getting mixed results in quest for Reds' rotationBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Michael Lorenzen is getting inconsistent results as he tries to win the fifth spot in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation after being used exclusively out of the bullpen the last two seasons.The right-hander has made...

Clayton Kershaw to start opening day for Dodgers vs GiantsLOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw will make his franchise-record ninth opening day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Manager Dave Roberts confirmed his choice Tuesday in a video conference call. The Dodgers open the 60-game season on July 23 at...

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has reached 30 home runs for the 15th season, tying Hank Aaron's major league record. Rodriguez hit his 684th career home run in the sixth inning Tuesday night, lifting New York into a 1-all tie with Baltimore. The 40-year-old Rodriguez hadn't hit the 30-homer mark since...

Angels sign RHP Jesse Chavez to $5.75 million, 1-year dealANAHEIM, California (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-hander Jesse Chavez to a $5.75 million, one-year contract.The Angels also designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment Friday night.Chavez went 2-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 62 games last season...

AP Sports WriterAlbert Pujols heads into 20th big league season healthyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols' 20th season in the majors is about to begin with the Los Angeles Angels. When it does, the 40-year-old slugger is likely to be the oldest player in the big leagues.Although...

Dodgers' May struck in head by line drive, leaves gamePHOENIX (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Dustin May left Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hit on the right side of the head by a line drive.The 21-year-old May was down for a few minutes before...