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Cubs activate Heyward from DL, option RosarioCINCINNATI (AP) The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Jason Heyward from the seven-day concussion disabled list before their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.Heyward was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game.The Cubs sent left-hander Randy Rosario back to Triple-A Iowa, one...

Cardinals' Kelly to the DL, Wainwright moved to 60-day DLST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have put catcher Carson Kelly on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, a setback for a team already without the injured Yadier Molina behind the plate.The Cardinals also moved...

Braves place Soroka on DL, recall Fried to face CubsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have placed rookie right-hander Mike Soroka on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain only hours before he was scheduled to start against the Chicago Cubs.The Braves recalled left-hander Max Fried from...

Nationals catcher Wieters has surgery on left hamstringWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say catcher Matt Wieters had an operation on his left hamstring.The team announced Thursday that Wieters had the surgery on Wednesday.The Nationals indicated more information would be provided after Wieters returns to Washington and is examined...

AP Baseball WriterGennett, Duvall homer as Reds defense helps them avoid sweepBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Of course Scooter Gennett knew he had made that magnificent play all the way.''Yeah, well I'm really fast,'' Cincinnati's second baseman quipped, grinning, ''so long distances aren't really a problem for me....

Rays beat Royals 5-3 for 3-game sweep, drop KC to 13-30KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) C.J. Cron is playing well heading into a series against his former team.Cron homered and scored three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep...

Associated PressBell's single lifts Pirates over reeling White Sox 3-2By JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Bell was in the unaccustomed role of pinch hitter when he stepped to the plate, getting a rare break from the starting lineup in a day game after a night game.He adjusted quite nicely.Bell...

AP Baseball WriterBauer fans 10 as Indians blank Tigers 6-0By NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Trevor Bauer gave Cleveland's beleaguered bullpen a bit of a break.Bauer struck out 10 in eight sparkling innings, and the Indians beat the Tigers 6-0 on Wednesday, avoiding a three-game sweep in Detroit. The scuffling...

Associated PressPivetta strikes out 11, Phillies beat Orioles 4-1By TODD KARPOVICHBALTIMORE (AP) Nick Pivetta overpowered the Baltimore Orioles with his fastball and curve, showing potential as a top-of-the-rotation starter.Pivetta tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts, Cesar Hernandez homered and Philadelphia beat the Orioles 4-1 Wednesday in a wet...

Cards pitcher Wainwright onto 60-day DL, catcher Kelly outST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals shifted pitcher Adam Wainwright to the 60-day disabled list on Thursday because of persistent pain in his right elbow, with no set timetable for his return.The Cardinals announced the move prior to their...

Rangers scratch lefty Cole Hamels with neck stiffnessCHICAGO (AP) The Texas Rangers have scratched left-hander Cole Hamels from his start against the Chicago White Sox due to neck stiffness.Instead, Doug Fister moved up one day to pitch Thursday night's series opener on regular rest. The veteran right-hander tossed...

Associated PressRed Sox manager surprised by Carson Smith's injury commentBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he was surprised to hear that reliever Carson Smith feels that fatigue could have contributed to his dislocated pitching shoulder.Smith was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday.''I...