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Mets sign their top draft pick: high schooler Jarred KelenicNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have signed first-round draft pick Jarred Kelenic, a high school outfielder from Wisconsin.The 18-year-old Kelenic was the sixth overall pick in the June 4 draft. He was assigned to the rookie-level Gulf...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Players to pick up, stream this week in MLBBy MICHAEL WATERLOOPLAYERS TO PICK UPMIKE SOROKA (SP, Atlanta Braves, 38 percent owned in Yahoo) - Soroka returned from the disabled list Wednesday, and despite being on a pitch limit, he made the most of his return...

Slumping Twins bring Mauer back from rehabCLEVELAND (AP) The Minnesota Twins have returned first baseman Joe Mauer from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the disabled list after a 25-game absence because of a neck strain and concussion-like symptoms resulting from a dive for a foul ball.The...

Pirates' Kang reinstated from restricted list, optionedPITTSBURGH (AP) Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after missing last season and the first part of this year because of visa issues.The 31-year-old Kang was unable to secure a work...

Reds' Homer Bailey stops minor league rehab assignmentPITTSBURGH (AP) Struggling Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey has halted his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Louisville.Bailey made one start for Louisville and allowed five runs in three innings Monday. He has been on the disabled list with right knee inflammation...

AP Sports WriterIndians place 1B Yonder Alonso on medical emergency listBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians starting first baseman Yonder Alonso will miss at least three games after being placed on the family-medical-emergency list.Cleveland made the move Friday before opening a three-game series against Minnesota. The AL Central-leading Indians...

Hundreds gather to honor Cardinals legend Red SchoendienstST. LOUIS (AP) Hundreds of people have gathered to say goodbye to Red Schoendienst. Among them are current and past St. Louis Cardinals players as well as fans.The Hall of Fame second baseman's public funeral was Friday at the Cathedral Basilica...

AP Sports WriterVelasquez takes no-hitter into 7th, Phils beat Rockies 9-3By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) When Vince Velasquez is calm and composed, he's tough to beat.Velasquez took a no-hitter two outs into the seventh inning, Rhys Hoskins and Nick Williams hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the...

Associated PressVerlander gets plenty of support in Astros 7-3 win over A'sBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Justin Verlander pitched five-hit ball over seven innings and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 Thursday afternoon for their eighth straight win.Brian McCann homered for the first time in nearly...

Police: Former pitcher held alleged mail thieves at gunpointMACON, Ga. (AP) Authorities say a former major league All-Star pitcher held two people at gunpoint after they took mail from his mailbox.The Bibb County Sheriff's office said on Facebook that deputies responded just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to a...

Giants 3B Longoria has broken hand after being hit by pitchMIAMI (AP) San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch.Longoria was struck by Dan Straily in Miami on Thursday. There is no timetable for Longoria's return.The 32-year-old Longoria...

A manager's umpire rant goes online, and Manfred cries foulNEW YORK (AP) Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball is trying to remove from the internet the leaked video of former Mets manager Terry Collins ranting at umpires.The profanity-laced video surfaced this week from a Dodgers-Mets game in...