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Yankees promote OF Clint Frazier, cut RHP David HaleTORONTO (AP) The New York Yankees recalled outfielder Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre before Saturday's game against Toronto.Frazier is batting .350 with no homers and one RBI in eight games with the Yankees this season.To make room on the...

Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...

Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...

Associated PressWolters, Marquez lead Mariners past Rockies 7-1By CURTIS CRABTREESEATTLE (AP) Tony Wolters wasn't even supposed to play Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.Tom Murphy was in Colorado's lineup to catch starting pitcher German Marquez, only to receive word that he needed to return home to Denver to...

AP Sports WriterGodley helps Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1By BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley followed one of his worst outings of the season with perhaps his best. Perfect timing for Arizona, too.Godley pitched six effective innings in his 10th win, helping the Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-1...

Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...

Sale strikes out 12 as Red Sox beat Royals 10-5KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Mookie Betts and company jumped all over Jason Hammel.It was more than enough with Chris Sale on the mound.Sale struck out 12 in six innings, Betts, J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts homered, and the Boston...

Associated PressMcCutchen's RBI single in 7th lifts Giants past Cards 3-2By MICHAEL WAGAMANSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Andrew McCutchen hit an RBI single to drive in Hunter Pence from second base in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Friday night to...

Associated PressHerrera, Knapp homer in Phillies' 17-5 rout of PiratesBy JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) ??? Andrew Knapp had too much fun to be tired after playing in what matched the longest nine-inning game in NL history.Knapp and Odubel Herrera hit three-run homers, rookie Scott Kingery had a career-high four hits,...

AP Sports WriterIndians keeping Miller out until after All-Star breakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Miller won't help the Indians until after the All-Star break.The excellent late-inning reliever, who pushed Cleveland through the postseason in 2016, has made progress with his right knee injury but will not be activated...

AP Sports WriterIndians keeping Miller out until after All-Star breakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians top reliever Andrew Miller is not likely to pitch for Cleveland until after the All-Star break.Miller has been on the disabled list since May 26 with inflammation in his right knee. The left-hander has...

Mariners give GM Jerry Dipoto multiyear contract extensionSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners signed general manager Jerry Dipoto to a multiyear contract extension on Friday, a reward for the club being on track to end the longest playoff drought in the four major professional sports in the U.S.The agreement...