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AP Sports WriterFor the 'Great One'; Pirates, MLB honor Roberto ClementeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Roberto Clemente's iconic No. 21 has been a fixture in Pittsburgh for more than 60 years. Its presence has only grown since the Hall of Fame outfielder's death at age 38 on New Year's...

AP Sports WriterFor the 'Great One'; Pirates, MLB honor Roberto ClementeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Roberto Clemente's iconic No. 21 has been a fixture in Pittsburgh for more than 60 years. Its presence has only grown since the Hall of Fame outfielder's death at age 38 on New Year's...

LEADING OFF: Wildfires darken California skies; Cole vs O'sBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:---FRIGHTENING SCENEWildfires in Northern California have darkened the daytime skies over the Bay Area, leaving an orange-glowing haze above Oracle Park and the Coliseum. The smell of the fires wafted...

Padres starter Chris Paddack exits game with sprained ankleSAN DIEGO (AP) Padres starter Chris Paddack left Thursday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with a sprained right ankle.X-rays were negative, the Padres said.The right-hander pitched two innings for San Diego, allowing one run and one hit with...

AP Sports WriterYadiel Hernández makes big league debut at age 32 for NatsBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) Yadiel Hernandez, who played for five years at a top level in his native Cuba before signing with Washington in 2016, made his major league debut at age 32 for the Nationals...

Giants part ways again with third baseman Pablo SandovalSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants released Pablo Sandoval on Thursday, parting ways for a second time with the former fan favorite and 2012 World Series MVP.Sandoval ends a second stint with the club after he rejoined the Giants...

AP Sports WriterYadiel Hernández makes big league debut at age 32 for NatsBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) Yadiel Hernandez, who played for five years at a top level in his native Cuba before signing with Washington in 2016, made his major league debut at age 32 for the Nationals...

AP Sports WriterFormer All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb DFA'd by D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Former All-Star infielder Jake Lamb has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks after struggling for nearly three straight seasons.The 29-year-old Lamb looked like a future star at third base just a few...

LEADING OFF: Bieber faces Twins seeking 8-0 startBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday:---NOT JUSTIN, SHANEIt hasn't taken Shane Bieber long to become Cleveland's ace - and maybe the best pitcher in baseball this season. The right-hander looks to stay unbeaten as the Indians...

Another Braves pitcher hurt: Tommy Milone (elbow) to ILWASHINGTON (AP) The Atlanta Braves' banged-up starting rotation suffered another setback Thursday when left-hander Tommy Milone was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.Milone, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, has a 14.90 ERA...

AP Sports WriterDodgers starter May hit on foot by grounder, exits earlyBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May left Thursday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after just one inning after he was hit on the left foot by a sharp grounder.Diamondbacks leadoff man...

AP Sports WriterNationals recall 32-year-old rookie Yadiel HernándezBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have selected the contract of 32-year-old rookie Yadiel Hernandez, who played professionally for five years in his native Cuba before signing with Washington in 2016.Hernandez has put up impressive numbers in the minors but has...