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LEADING OFF: Harvey debuts for Reds, Cutch back in the BurghBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Friday:RED ALERTMatt Harvey will make his Cincinnati debut when he starts at Dodger Stadium. Harvey says he's excited to start a new chapter with the last-place Reds, who...

Price may cut back video games, pitches Saturday at TorontoNEW YORK (AP) Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price says video games may have contributed to his carpal tunnel syndrome, but are not the cause of the condition.Price is set to start Saturday at Toronto. He has not pitched...

AP Sports WriterReds promote Nick Krall to general managerBy JOE KAYThe Cincinnati Reds have promoted Nick Krall to general manager, giving him more responsibilities as the team tries to emerge from a major rebuild.Krall has been an assistant to Dick Williams, who will remain president of baseball operations and...

Cards put ace Carlos Martinez on 10-day DL with lat strainSAN DIEGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have put ace Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lat.Martinez leads the National League with a 1.62 ERA.Martinez pitched five innings in a loss to Minnesota...

Tim Tebow holding his own in NY Mets farm systemBINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) Tim Tebow is holding his own as he tries to make his way up the minor league ladder in the New York Mets farm system.He went 2 for 15 to start the season with the Binghamton...

AP Sports WriterPalmeiro back on diamond at 53 with hopes of MLB comebackBy STEPHEN HAWKINSCLEBURNE, Texas (AP) Rafael Palmeiro knows there are people who think he is too old and has lost his mind in wanting to make a major league comeback at the age of 53.Nearly 13...

Giants: Cueto to 60-day DL, Bumgarner to throw bullpenPHILADELPHIA (AP) The San Francisco Giants have transferred Johnny Cueto to the 60-day disabled list, meaning it will be late June at the earliest before the right-hander returns to the rotation.Giants manager Bruce Bochy also announced Thursday that fellow ace...

All righty then: Phillies demote only left-handed pitcherPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have demoted their only left-handed pitcher, optioning reliever Zac Curtis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalling right-hander Jake Thompson.The move Thursday left the Phillies with 13 right-handed pitchers on the 25-man roster. Philadelphia hasn't had a...

AP Sports WriterBryant, Rizzo, Russell go deep, Cubs pound Marlins 13-4By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Kris Bryant hit his 100th career homer, Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell connected in an eight-run third inning, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Miami Marlins 13-4 on Wednesday.Rizzo also had a pair of...

Price diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after numbnessBy AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price was diagnosed Wednesday with carpal tunnel syndrome after twice experiencing numbness in his pitching hand this season.Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed the diagnosis prior to a game at...

ChiSox prospect Burger re-tears Achilles, out another yearCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox third base prospect Jake Burger has torn his left Achilles tendon again and will be sidelined for an additional year.Burger first tore the tendon Feb. 26 while running out a ground ball during an exhibition game...

Palmeiro signs with independent team at age 53 with his sonCLEBURNE, Texas (AP) Rafael Palmeiro has signed to play for the independent Cleburne Railroaders at age 53, nearly 13 years after his last major league game.The second-year American Association team announced the deal Wednesday. The Railroaders also signed...