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Molina, Lovullo each suspended 1 game for weekend fracasNEW YORK (AP) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo both have been suspended one game for their dustup over the weekend.Major League Baseball announced the penalties Tuesday.Molina, who bumped plate umpire Tim Timmons during...

AP Sports WriterNova pitches hot Pirates past Cubs 8-5 in Wrigley openerBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them.Ivan Nova pitched seven solid innings, Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer and Pittsburgh ruined the Chicago Cubs' home opener...

Arizona minor leaguer Jose Herrera suspended for stimulantsNEW YORK (AP) Arizona catcher Jose Herrera has been suspended for 50 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for banned stimulants.The 21-year-old tested positive for Methylhexaneamine and Oxilofrine, the commissioner's office said Tuesday.Herrera hit .208 with...

LJ Mazzilli, son of Lee, traded from Mets to YankeesNEW YORK (AP) LJ Mazzilli is moving from the Mets to the Yankees, just like his father.The 27-year-old infield and outfield prospect was traded to the Yankees on Tuesday for outfielder Kendall Coleman. The Yankees already employed his twin...

LJ Mazzilli, son of Lee, traded from Mets to YankeesNEW YORK (AP) LJ Mazzilli is moving from the Mets to the Yankees, just like his father.The 27-year-old infield and outfield prospect was traded to the Yankees on Tuesday for outfielder Kendall Coleman. The Yankees already employed his twin...

Sister Jean switches sports, tosses out 1st ball at WrigleyCHICAGO (AP) Sister Jean did just fine on the diamond, too.The popular 98-year-old chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago basketball team that reached the Final Four switched sports Tuesday, throwing out a first ball before the Cubs' home opener.Sister Jean Dolores...

AP Sports WriterWheeler back with Mets to complete their dream rotationBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Zack Wheeler watched from afar as the New York Mets endured a succession of chilly games to start the season, while he was enjoying better weather with Triple-A Las Vegas.''It has been like 70...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Dodger Stadium to host 2020 All-Star GameBy RONALD BLUMA person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Dodger Stadium will host the 2020 All-Star Game.A news conference with Commissioner Rob Manfred is set for the ballpark on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition...

Royals put Gordon on DL with hip injury, recall AlmonteKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals placed Alex Gordon on the disabled list with a torn hip labrum and recalled fellow outfielder Abraham Almonte from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday night's game against Seattle.Gordon woke up with pain on Monday...

Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio misses game with illnessCLEVELAND (AP) Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio is missing a game in Cleveland because of a health issue.Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Bosio was undergoing tests Tuesday, a day after he didn't feel well. Gardenhire said he didn't know...

Associated PressCards add closer Greg Holland, set to make St. Louis debutBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) Greg Holland is all set to make his debut as the new closer for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Cardinals recalled Holland from the minors in time for Monday night's game against Milwaukee,...

Orioles recall top pitching prospect Harvey to aid bullpenBALTIMORE (AP) The Orioles have recalled 2013 first-round pick Hunter Harvey from Double-A Bowie to bolster their weary bullpen.Harvey, the son of former big league pitcher Bryan Harvey, has never pitched above Class A. The 23-year-old right-hander missed the 2015...