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AP Sports WriterShohei Ohtani headed to Halos DL for sprained elbow ligamentBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani will be placed on the Los Angeles Angels' disabled list with a sprained elbow ligament.The Angels announced the potentially serious injury for their two-way rookie sensation Friday before opening a...

Closer Jeurys Familia latest Mets player to go on DLNEW YORK (AP) Closer Jeurys Familia is the latest New York Mets player to get hurt.Familia was placed on the 10-day disabled list before Friday's Subway Series opener against the Yankees because of a sore right shoulder. The move...

Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez on 10-day disabled listCHICAGO (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-hander Richard Rodriquez on the 10-day disabled list because of pain in his right shoulder.The Pirates announced the move before Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Clint Hurdle says the shoulder flared...

Lenny Dykstra says Uber driver kidnapped himNEW YORK (AP) Lenny Dykstra says an Uber driver kidnapped him last month in New Jersey in an incident that led to criminal charges against the former baseball star.At a news conference Friday in New York, Dykstra told reporters the driver threatened...

AP Sports WriterShohei Ohtani headed to Halos DL for sprained elbow ligamentBy GREG BEACHAMShohei Ohtani will be placed on the Los Angeles Angels' disabled list with a sprained elbow ligament, potentially derailing the two-way sensation's remarkable rookie season.Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the injury Friday before his club...

SD pitcher Torres suspended after domestic violence chargesNEW YORK (AP) San Diego Padres pitcher Jose Torres has accepted a suspension without pay for the rest of the year by Major League Baseball after his December arrest on domestic violence charges.Commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday the penalty is retroactive...

SD pitcher Torres suspended after domestic violence chargesNEW YORK (AP) San Diego Padres pitcher Jose Torres has accepted a suspension without pay for the rest of the year by Major League Baseball after his December arrest on domestic violence charges.Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday. The penalty...

AP Sports WriterWith 6-hitter, Berrios pitches Twins past White Sox 7-2By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The day after one of their ugliest losses of the season, the Minnesota Twins turned to ace-in-training Jose Berrios for a quick turnaround.Eduardo Escobar and Eddie Rosario added yet another pick-me-up dose of hustle...

Fernando Abad given 80-game drug suspensionNEW YORK (AP) Pitcher Fernando Abad, an eight-year major league veteran who ended last season with Boston, has been suspended 80 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for the steroid Stanozolol.The suspension of the 32-year-old left-hander was announced...

Rangers GM Jon Daniels gets multiyear contract extensionARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have given general manager Jon Daniels a multiyear contract extension.Daniels' contract had been scheduled to expire at the end of this season.He is in his 13th season as GM, and he also has the title...

AP Sports WriterBerrios' 6-hitter leads Twins over White Sox 7-2By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jose Berrios pitched a six-hitter for his second complete game this season, and the Minnesota Twins hit three home runs against James Shields in a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.Berrios (7-5)...

Rays designated Miller for assignmentST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment to clear a roster spot for first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers.Miller, 28, hit .256 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 48 games this season but struggled defensively at first...