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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...

Orioles place RH reliever Darren O'Day on 10-day DLBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have placed right-handed reliever Darren O'Day on the 10-day disabled list with a hyperextended elbow.The move is retroactive to May 6. The sidearmer last pitched on Friday in Oakland, allowing two hits and a run...

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...

AP Sports WriterMazara's 2nd homer gives Rangers 5-4 win in 10 over DetroitBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nomar Mazara led off the 10th inning with his second homer of the game, giving the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over Detroit on Wednesday and their first winning home series...

Associated PressCarrasco fans 14, goes distance as Indians down Brewers 6-2By RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) Carlos Carrasco said he didn't feel confident in his command. The results said otherwise.''For the first three innings, I didn't find myself,'' Carrasco said.Carrasco struck out 14 while pitching his second complete game of...

Bird to begin rehab assignment with Class A TampaNEW YORK (AP) Greg Bird is set to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with the New York Yankees' Class A affiliate in Tampa as he works back from ankle surgery.The oft-injured first baseman has been playing in extended spring training...

AP Sports WriterLondon calling: Yankees, Red Sox to play where soccer's kingBy ROB HARRISLONDON (AP) Taking in the London landmarks, Hal Steinbrenner turned his eyes from statues to more familiar sights.''I walked through Trafalgar Square yesterday and saw a lot of Yankees hats,'' the team owner told The...

AP Sports WriterOdorizzi, Escobar lead Twins past Cardinals, 7-1By KURT VOIGTST. LOUIS (AP) Jake Odorizzi pitched five strong innings and Eduardo Escobar had a two-run home run as the Minnesota Twins won their season-high fifth straight game with a 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.The...

Associated PressJays closer Roberto Osuna charged with assault in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna was charged with assault Tuesday and put on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.Police declined to say whether it was domestic assault. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu said the charge is...

Associated PressJays closer Roberto Osuna charged with assault in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has been charged with assault.Toronto police declined to say Tuesday whether it was domestic assault. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu says the charge is for one count of assault, and provided...

Associated PressJays closer Roberto Osuna charged with assault in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has been charged with assault.Toronto police declined to say Tuesday whether it was domestic assault. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu says the charge is for one count of assault, and provided...

Associated PressJays closer Robert Osuna charged with assault in TorontoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Robert Osuna has been charged with assault.Toronto police declined to say Tuesday whether it was domestic assault. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu says the charge is for one count of assault, and provided...