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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...

Associated PressGreat leap forward: from Williamsport to major leaguesBy TOMMY BUTLERSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Some talented, young baseball players have competed at the Little League World Series over the last 71 years. Fifty-four have gone on to realize another dream - making the majors.Three of those Little League...

Marlins' Urena appeals penalty for hitting Acuna, can playWASHINGTON (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena is appealing his six-game suspension for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Braves with a pitch.Urena was in uniform Friday and Marlins manager Don Mattingly didn't rule out using him this weekend...

Rangers CF DeShields to DL with fracture in middle fingerARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fracture on the tip of his right middle finger.The move was made before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.DeShields...

Indians' Bauer out 4 to 6 weeks with leg fractureCLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Bauer isn't going to let a stress fracture in his right leg get in the way of throwing a baseball.Cleveland's right-hander, one of the leading candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, will be out four...

Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotationPITTSBURGH (AP) Left-hander Mike Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs, and Tyler Chatwood will return to the rotation and start Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Montgomery has left shoulder inflammation and the...

Indians' Bauer out 4 to 6 weeks with leg fractureCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, one of the leading candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, will be out four to six weeks because of a stress fracture in his right leg.Bauer, who believes he'll return earlier...

The Latest: PawSox planning move to MassachusettsWORCESTER, Mass. (AP) The Latest on a plan to move the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island to Massachusetts (all times local):2:30 p.m.The Pawtucket Red Sox say they have signed a letter of intent to build a new ballpark in Worcester, Massachusetts.The...

LEADING OFF: Springer back for Astros vs A's; Puig suspendedBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:HOW THE WEST IS WONAll-Star outfielder George Springer is expected to come off the disabled list for the Houston Astros when the defending champions visit Oakland for the opener...

Associated PressLester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over PiratesBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jon Lester wasn't overly excited about winning for the first time in just over a month.However, Cubs manager Joe Maddon couldn't have been happier with his performance.Lester pitched six innings and Ian Happ...

Correction: Mets-Phillies storyPHILADELPHIA (AP) In a story Aug. 17 about the first game of a doubleheader between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Mets broke a franchise record for runs set on Aug. 16, 2017, during their 24-4 win over...