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Associated PressO'Neill, rookie relievers lift Cardinals over RockiesBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) Mike Shildt got a glimpse of the St. Louis Cardinals' future Wednesday night.The interim manager was plenty encouraged by what he saw in a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.''That's the blueprint of how you play...

Carlos Correa to begin rehab assignment for AstrosSEATTLE (AP) Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi after missing more than a month with a back injury.Correa left the Astros on Wednesday to join Corpus Christi for a series against Frisco beginning...

AP Baseball WriterMLB offense rebounds in July after a historic dropBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Offense is on the rebound in Major League Baseball.After a historic drop during the season's first three months that concerned the sport's leadership, the big league batting average in July was .255, according...

AP Sports WriterNationals jettison Kelley after mound outburst during routBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) Shawn Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals.The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Wednesday, a day after he threw his glove to the ground and glared into the dugout...

Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria cut by Tampa Bay RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Slick fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays to open a roster spot for outfielder Tommy Pham.The 29-year-old infielder was hitting .258 with three homers and 26 RBIs, and he had...

Roberto Osuna's lawyer says his client will plead not guiltyTORONTO (AP) A lawyer for former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna, who is facing an assault charge, is taking issue with comments from the general manager of his client's new team, the Houston Astros.The 23-year-old Osuna was arrested...

AP Sports WriterMilone shuts down Mets, Nationals earn 2-game sweepBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) Tommy Milone worked seven strong innings to get his first win in more than a year, Anthony Rendon homered and the Washington Nationals moved back above .500 with a 5-3 victory over the New York...

Mets OF Cespedes to have heel surgery ThursdayNEW YORK (AP) Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes is set to have surgery on his heel Thursday, the first of two procedures that will likely sideline him from eight to 10 months.The Mets announced Wednesday that Cespedes will have surgery to remove...

Roberto Osuna's lawyer says his client will plead not guiltyTORONTO (AP) A lawyer for former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna, who is facing an assault charge, is taking issue with comments from the general manager of his client's new team, the Houston Astros.The 23-year-old Osuna was arrested...

AP Sports WriterCarrasco, Indians top Twins 2-0 to push lead to 10 gamesBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Carlos Carrasco struck out 10 while taking a shutout into the eighth inning, winning his fourth straight start since returning from the disabled list to carry the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0...

Roberto Osuna's lawyer says his client will plead not guiltyTORONTO (AP) A lawyer for former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna, who is facing an assault charge, is taking issue with comments from the general manager of his client's new team, the Houston Astros.The 23-year-old Osuna was arrested...

Rangers sent struggling CF DeShields to Triple-A Round RockARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Struggling Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.The Rangers made the move before Tuesday night's game against Oakland. They recalled left-hander Brandon Mann from Triple-A to add another arm to their bullpen...