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Hip issue lands struggling Cardinals reliever Holland on DLPITTSBURGH (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have placed struggling reliever Greg Holland on the disabled list with a right hip impingement.The Cardinals made the move Saturday after Holland's ERA ballooned to 9.45 following a bumpy inning of work Friday night...

Phillies' Nola loses no-hit bid vs Jays with 2 outs in 7thPHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies has lost his no-hit bid against Toronto with two outs in the seventh inning.Russell Martin grounded a tying single through the left side to spoil Nola's try Saturday.Nola was...

Associated PressMengden tosses 2-hitter as A's top Diamondbacks 3-0By GIDEON RUBINOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Daniel Mengden pitched a two-hitter for his second career shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Saturday.Mengden (5-4) struck out five and walked none. Socrates Brito singled in the second...

Phillies' Nola pitching no-hitter thru 6 vs Blue JaysPHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.Nola has struck out 10 and walked one at Citizens Bank Park. The 24-year-old righty has thrown 88 pitches Saturday.Nola fanned...

Associated PressCubs call up C Chris Gimenez, send Victor Caratini to minorsBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have selected the contract of catcher Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Iowa and optioned catcher Victor Caratini to the farm club.To make room for Gimenez on their roster, the Cubs designated...

AP Sports WriterEpstein: No trade talks for Cubs despite Machado speculationBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The idea of Manny Machado joining Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo in a powerhouse lineup sure is a tantalizing one.Whether that happens or not, the Chicago Cubs are banking on the players they have...

Hanley Ramirez designated for assignment by Red SoxBOSTON (AP) Hanley Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, who are responsible for the $15.25 remaining on his contract but avoided him triggering a $22 million salary for 2019.Boston made the move Friday to clear a roster...

Brewers demote Orlando Arcia, acquire Kratz from YankeesMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned slumping shortstop Orlando Arcia to Triple-A Colorado Springs and acquired backup catcher Erik Kratz from the New York Yankees as part of a series of moves.The Brewers will send a player to be named...

Pirates designate Kontos for assignment, activate MusgrovePITTSBURGH (AP) Reliever George Kontos has been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates to clear a roster spot for right-hander Joe Musgrove from the disabled list.Kontos was removed from his role as the primary setup man for closer Felipe Vazquez last...

Eovaldi set to make first start in almost 2 yearsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nate Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first major league start since having a second Tommy John surgery when the Rays face Oakland on Tuesday night.Eovaldi last appeared in the majors...

Osuna's administrative leave extended through June 4NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna through June 4, the third time the initial seven-day period was lengthened.Osuna was put on administrative leave by MLB on May 8, and MLB earlier this...

Yankees to activate Greg Bird, forcing tough roster callNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees plan to activate first baseman Greg Bird from the disabled list before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, forcing New York to make a difficult roster decision.Bird had right ankle surgery on March 27...