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AP Baseball WriterHader headlines impressive bullpen for NL-leading BrewersBy NOAH TRISTERIn 1964, Boston reliever Dick Radatz struck out 181 batters in 79 relief appearances, setting a mark that still stands.According to Baseball-Reference.com, it's the most strikeouts in one year for a pitcher with zero starts.Relievers were used differently back...

A's recall OF Martini, send Bassitt, Coulombe to Triple-ACHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics recalled outfielder Nick Martini from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt and left-hander Danny Coulombe before their game at Chicago against the White Sox.Martini will be available off the bench on...

Associated PressBrewers recall IF Miller, send down struggling OF SantanaBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers recalled veteran infielder Brad Miller from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday and optioned struggling outfielder Domingo Santana there in an exchange of former 30-homer players.Miller, acquired from Tampa Bay on June 10...

Associated PressBrewers recall IF Miller, send down struggling OF SantanaBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers recalled veteran infielder Brad Miller from Triple A Colorado Springs and optioned struggling outfielder Domingo Santana.Miller, acquired from Tampa Bay on June 10 in exchange for first baseman-outfielder Ji-Man Choi, was in...

LEADING OFF: Herrera's HR streak, Kershaw back, Mariners dipBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:PHILLY SPECIALOdubel Herrera has homered in five straight games, tying a Philadelphia record. Chase Utley (twice in 2008), Bobby Abreu (2005), Mike Schmidt (1979) and Dick Allen (1969) also connected...

Associated PressSolid outing by Heaney leads Angels past Blue Jays 2-1By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZANAHEIM (AP) Andrew Heaney pitched seven solid innings in another quality start, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.Heaney (4-5) allowed just one run...

Indians reliever Miller won't throw off mound for 10 daysCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians left-hander Andrew Miller won't throw off a mound for 10 days and the team says there's no timetable for when its ace reliever will return while he continues to deal with a sore right knee.Miller...

AP Sports WriterKershaw set for return amid shaky forecast at Citi FieldBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Clayton Kershaw has been activated from the disabled list and was set to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite a shaky forecast at Citi Field.The lefty ace was scheduled to make...

LEADING OFF: Herrera's HR streak, Kershaw back, Mariners dipBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:PHILLY SPECIALOdubel Herrera has homered in five straight games, tying a Philadelphia record. Chase Utley (twice in 2008), Bobby Abreu (2005), Mike Schmidt (1979) and Dick Allen (1969) also connected...

AP Sports WriterKershaw set for return amid shaky forecast at Citi FieldBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Clayton Kershaw has been activated from the disabled list and was set to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite a shaky forecast at Citi Field.The lefty ace was scheduled to make...

Padres starter Lyles scratched with forearm tightnessSAN FRANCISCO (AP) San Diego Padres pitcher Jordan Lyles was scratched from his scheduled start against San Francisco because of right forearm tightness.The change was announced after the Padres batted in the top of the first inning Saturday.Matt Strahm replaced Lyles. Strahm...

Harper will take part in Home Run Derby if he's an all-starWASHINGTON (AP) Slugger Bryce Harper will participate in the Home Run Derby if he makes the National League All-Star team.On Friday afternoon the Nationals tweeted: ''tfw Bryce announces he'll do the (at)MLB HR Derby if he makes...