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Yankees' Kahnle to miss several weeks with tendinitisNEW YORK (AP) Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle will be shut down for 10 days and likely miss a few weeks after being diagnosed with biceps and shoulder tendinitis.New York manager Aaron Boone revealed the diagnosis Thursday before a game against the...

Cuban OF Julio Pablo Martinez signs with Texas RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Cuban outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez has signed as an international free agent with the Texas Rangers, and will make his debut for the organization in the Dominican Summer League.The Rangers announced the signing of the 22-year-old Martinez...

Austin has hearing to appeal 5-game suspensionNEW YORK (AP) Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin had his hearing Thursday to appeal his five-game suspension for his part in a brawl with the Boston Red Sox.John McHale Jr., a special assistant to baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, heard the appeal. Austin...

Braves' Freeman avoids serious wrist injuryATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is listed as day to day after he avoided serious injury when hit by a pitch on his left wrist.The Braves say tests showed no structural damage.The pitch by Phillies left-hander Hoby Milner on Wednesday...

Slugger Jose Bautista, Braves agree to minor league dealATLANTA (AP) Six-time All-Star Jose Bautista and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a minor league contractUnder the deal announced Wednesday, Bautista would receive a $1 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster. He will report...

AP Sports WriterBraves' Anibal Sanchez placed on DL with hamstring injuryBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Braves right-hander Anibal Sanchez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday after straining his right hamstring while running in the outfield before Atlanta's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.After receiving attention from Braves trainers...

Mariners recall OF Ben Gamel, option LHP Ariel MirandaSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors.Seattle's roster shuffling finally allowed a chance for Gamel to rejoin the...

AP Sports WriterSlugger Jose Bautista, Braves agree to minor league dealBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Even with their Ryan Flaherty leading the NL in hitting, the Atlanta Braves couldn't resist the low-risk opportunity to add Jose Bautista.The six-time All-Star agreed to a minor league contract with the Braves on...

AP Sports WriterPirates avoid sweep, pound Rockies 10-2By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) David Freese stressed the need of a culture change inside the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse during spring training, one that focused more on creating a greater sense of urgency and accountability when things go awry.Given a rare start...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Some changes to help make baseball great againBy TIM DAHLBERGAttendance is down in baseball, though the sample size is small because the season is still young.What caused the drop depends on who you listen to. Unusually cold weather is surely one culprit, and escalating ticket prices...

AP Sports WriterBraves' Anibal Sanchez suffers apparent left leg injuryBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Braves right-hander Anibal Sanchez has suffered an apparent left leg injury while running in the outfield before Atlanta's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.After receiving attention from Braves trainers for several minutes, Sanchez was driven off...

AP Sports WriterPirates avoid sweep, pound Rockies 10-2By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run home run that backed Chad Kuhl and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 10-2 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.Josh Bell drove in three runs and David Freese added...