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AP Baseball WriterTigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirementBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Ron Gardenhire mostly maintained his jovial demeanor this season. As recently as Friday night, he was needling a reporter while discussing a strategic decision from the late innings.Less than 24 hours later, Gardenhire announced his retirement. This...

AP Baseball WriterTigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirementBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night's game against Cleveland, saying he's been ''stressed out'' and not feeling well.The news came in an abruptly called video conference around 5...

AP Baseball WriterLongtime baseball pro scout Gary Hughes dies at 79By JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern California after a battle with cancer. He was 79.Hughes was a regular at Bay...

AP Baseball WriterDetroit Tigers manager Gardenhire announces retirementBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement Saturday prior to Detroit's game against the Cleveland Indians.The announcement came in an abruptly called video conference around 5 p.m. General manager Al Avila said the retirement was effective immediately.Bench...

Associated PressBrewers have 3 positive COVID tests at alternate siteBy JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.Milwaukee president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed the positive results Saturday and said...

Astros' Verlander needs elbow surgery, likely out thru 2021By Associated PressHOUSTON (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out through the 2021 season, ending his bid to make a late return for a playoff push.The reigning AL Cy Young...

Padres activate Hosmer 12 days after he broke index fingerSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres activated first baseman Eric Hosmer from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, just 12 days after he broke his left index finger while trying to bunt.Hosmer started and batted fifth against the...

Astros' Verlander to have elbow surgery, miss rest of seasonHOUSTON (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner announced the news Saturday on his Instagram account in a 1+-minute video.''In my simulated...

AP Baseball WriterLongtime baseball pro scout Gary Hughes dies at 79By JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern California after a battle with cancer. He was 79.Hughes was a regular at Bay...

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgeryHOUSTON (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery.

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitterBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. The 28-year-old will face the...

AP Sports WriterPujols passes Mays for 5th on HR list with No. 661, adds 662By JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols passed Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list, hitting No. 661 on Friday night against Texas.Pujols connected for a...