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AP Baseball WriterAaron Boone interviews for New York Yankees managerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Having never managed or coached at any level, Aaron Boone believes his provenance prepared him to lead the New York Yankees.''I would say in a way I've been preparing for this job for the...

Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changesNEW YORK (AP) Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein has been hired by Major League Baseball as a consultant for on-field matters and will evaluate possible rule changes.Epstein will work with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, the...

WASHINGTON (AP) The New York Mets placed outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. His absence is another blow to a team that has lost six straight, nine of 10 and fallen into last place in the NL East. He is hitting .270...

Phillies add Liriano, Norris, Storen, Walker on minors dealsPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-hander Francisco Liriano, right-handers Bud Norris and Drew Storen and infielder Neil Walker to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training.Liriano was 5-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 69...

Rangers agree to minor league deals with Garcia, JonesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-hander Luís Garcia and former major league outfielder-turned-pitcher James Jones have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to major league spring training.Garcia, who appeared in 64 games last year for the...

AP Sports WriterAnother one down: Yanks' Tulo leaves with strained left calfBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been pulled from a game with a strained left calf and taken to a hospital for further testing, another blow for the majors' most hobbled club.Tulowitzki fielded...

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 WriterCora remorseful, Red Sox begin search for new managerBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox need to find a new manager, and it sounds like they haven't gotten over their old one.Heaping praise on Alex Cora a day after showing him the door, Red Sox owner...

OF Tomas, owed over $42M, demoted to minors by DiamondbacksPHOENIX (AP) Arizona outfielder Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million he is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5 million, six-year contract.Tomas,...

AP Sports WriterStreak breaker: Braves win first playoff series since 2001By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Picture this: The Atlanta Braves winning a playoff series for the first time in nearly a generation.That's certainly worth a few fake selfies.''I'm overcome with joy,'' said slugging outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who was...

Associated PressCubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claimsBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.Last year, Melisa Reidy posted a photo on her Instagram account with a caption suggesting her...

The LA ANGELS and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 5/13/2019 at 7:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA ANGELS vs MINNESOTA GAME: Los Angeles Angels (19-21) at Minnesota Twins (25-14) DATE/TIME: Monday, May 13 - 7:40 PM EST WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU RL 909 LA ANGELS 8.5 (-155) (-155) 8.5 (-110) 145 -155 910 MINNESOTA TV: 7:40 p.m. ET,...