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Associated PressCubs RHP Darvish lasts just 1 inning in rehab startBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish lasted just one inning in his rehab start with Class A South Bend on Sunday, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the year.Darvish, who...

Associated PressHapp gets slam help from Bird, Yankees beat Blue Jays 10-2By ADRY TORRESNEW YORK (AP) In a lopsided win, this was not the kind of big hit the New York Yankees hoped to see.Didi Gregorius hurt his left heel in a collision at first base during a...

Associated PressUrena throws 1st complete game, Marlins rout Nationals 12-1By HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) Jose Urena's previous start ended after one very heated pitch.On Sunday, he went the distance.Urena made the most of his borrowed time, pitching a two-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and leading...

Associated PressFrazier homers as Pirates top Cubs 2-1 in 11 inningsBy WES CROSBYPITTSBURGH (AP) Adam Frazier hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series.Josh Harrison grounded out and Adeiny Hechavarria...

Associated PressFrazier homers as Pirates top Cubs 2-1 in 11 inningsBy WES CROSBYPITTSBURGH (AP) Adam Frazier hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series.Josh Harrison grounded out and Adeiny Hechavarria...

Tigers add Blackwood as player to be named in deal for FiersDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's.Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this...

Associated PressRed Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled listBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Chris Sale understands it's a perfect time for the Boston Red Sox to be cautious with his troublesome shoulder.He's just frustrated that he's back on the disabled list.Boston returned the ace lefty to the...

Associated PressRed Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled listBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Chris Sale understands it's a perfect time for the Boston Red Sox to be cautious with his troublesome shoulder.He's just frustrated that he's back on the disabled list.Boston returned the ace lefty to the...

Associated PressIndians retire Hall of Famer Jim Thome's No. 25By ASHLEY BASTOCKCLEVELAND (AP) Hall of Famer Jim Thome's No. 25 has been retired by the Cleveland Indians.The club's career home run leader, Thome was honored during a ceremony Saturday before the Indians hosted Baltimore. Thome belted 337 of...

Red Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled listBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have returned ace Chris Sale to the 10-day disabled list after just one healthy start.The left-hander was already on the DL with left shoulder inflammation once this month. He was activated against the...

Associated PressYankees celebrate 1998 World Series championship teamBy CHARLES O'BRIENNEW YORK (AP) Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada returned to the Bronx on Saturday for the New York Yankees' celebration of their 1998 World Series championship team.Darryl Strawberry and former manager Joe Torre also attended the ceremony...

Giants activate Strickland, shift Sandoval to 60-day DLCINCINNATI (AP) The San Francisco Giants have activated reliever Hunter Strickland from the 60-day disabled list.Strickland broke his pinkie finger on his right hand when he punched a door in frustration after a blown save against Miami on June 18. He...