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AP Sports WriterIchiro Suzuki released by Mariners, moving to front officeBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Ichiro Suzuki was released Thursday by the Seattle Mariners and is transitioning into a front office role with the team, although he is not completely shutting the door on playing again.The Mariners announced that...

AP Sports WriterJeter's Marlins encouraged to be less than terrible latelyBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The question for Phillies manager Gabe Kapler was posed politely, especially by Philadelphia standards, following a loss to the Miami Marlins.''You're not going to beat every team every single time,'' a reporter said to...

Braves' Teheran has no-hit bid through 6 innings vs MetsNEW YORK (AP) Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran has pitched no-hit ball for six innings against the New York Mets.The 27-year-old right-hander retired his first 11 batters, walked Yoenis Cespedes on a 3-1 count in the fourth, then got seven...

AP Baseball WriterTeheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweepBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) After a three-game wipeout of the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves were flying - and not just because they were heading home.The first-place Braves - that's right, the NL East-leading Braves...

Tigers' Cabrera returns, leaves game with hamstring strainKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has left a game at Kansas City after straining his right hamstring while taking second base in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium.Cabrera was back in the lineup Thursday at designated hitter...

AP Baseball WriterTeheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweepBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete...

Nationals' Murphy feeling discomfort when he runsWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy, recovering from offseason right knee surgery, is feeling some discomfort when he runs.''Still working on trying to run and seeing if I can get that squared away,'' said Murphy, who spoke with reporters for...

Associated PressEncarnacion, Kluber lead Indians past Rangers 12-4By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Edwin Encarnacion's big day included a congratulatory phone call from another Dominican slugger.Encarnacion homered three times and drove in six runs, helping Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Wednesday.The 35-year-old Encarnacion...

AP Sports WriterFernando Romero wins MLB debut for Twins, 4-0 over Blue JaysBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Fernando Romero's major league debut for Minnesota carried the extra weight of a Twins team that won only once in its previous 12 games.No pressure, kid.Well, he sure didn't appear to feel...

AP Sports WriterArenado hits 2 HRs to back Anderson, Rockies pound Cubs 11-2By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Nolan Arenado hit two of Colorado's four homers and drove in five runs to back Tyler Anderson and lift the Rockies to an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.Arenado hit...

Associated PressEncarnacion, Kluber lead Indians past Rangers 12-4By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Edwin Encarnacion homered three times and drove in six runs, helping Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Wednesday.Encarnacion hit a three-homer in the first, a two-run shot in the second and...

Associated PressBetts homers 3 times as Red Sox beat Royals 5-4By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Mookie Betts belted three solo homers and J.D. Martinez also went deep, powering the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.It was the fourth three-homer game for...