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Braves decline 2018 option on Dickey; Flowers to returnATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have declined their $8 million option on 42-year-old knuckleballer R.A. Dickey for 2018 and exercised their option on catcher Tyler Flowers.Dickey was the Braves' most consistent starter this season, going 10-10 with a 4.26 ERA...

Oquendo, McGee to join St. Louis Cardinals coaching staffST. LOUIS (AP) Jose Oquendo will return to his role as third base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals next season.Oquendo stepped aside after 16 seasons as the St. Louis third base coach because of health problems prior to the...

Los Angeles Angels hire Eric Hinske to be new hitting coachANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Eric Hinske has been hired to be the Los Angeles Angels' new hitting coach.Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the move Monday.Hinske spent the past four seasons on the Chicago Cubs' coaching staff, including three...

AP Sports WriterFor love of the game: Puig's infectious joy powers DodgersBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Wagging his tongue, licking his bat and calling his shot, Yasiel Puig has powered the Dodgers' run to their first World Series appearance in 29 years.Heck, the 26-year-old Cuban has even assigned...

AP Baseball WriterFresh faces Correa, Altuve, Bellinger in World SeriesBy RONALD BLUMLOS ANGELES (AP) Carlos Correa is such a fresh face, his first big league hit was assisted by technology.When he made his debut for Houston on June 8, 2015, Correa hit a three-hopper off White Sox ace...

AP Baseball WriterFresh faces Correa, Altuve, Bellinger in World SeriesBy RONALD BLUMLOS ANGELES (AP) Carlos Correa is such a fresh face, his first big league hit was assisted by technology.When he made his debut for Houston on June 8, 2015, Correa hit a three-hopper off White Sox ace...

Ex-big leaguer Ray Knight arrested, charged with assaultALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) Former Major Leaguer and current television analyst Ray Knight has been charged with assault following an incident in his northern Virginia home.Fairfax County Police said they were called to Knight's home in the Alexandria area at about 4...

Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, wife aid Puerto RicoFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and his wife continue to give to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico.Jorge and Laura Posada headed to the island Monday in a cargo plane that they helped fill with 155,000 pounds of...

Mets set to introduce Mickey Callaway as managerNEW YORK (AP) The Mets are set to introduce new manager Mickey Callaway at Citi Field.The team announced Monday that Callaway has been hired as the 21st manager in franchise history. New York called an afternoon news conference at its home...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets tab Indians coach Mickey Callaway as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Looking for a fresh voice to shepherd their prized arms, the Mets found it in new manager Mickey Callaway.New York agreed to a three-year contract Sunday with the Cleveland Indians pitching coach,...

AP Baseball WriterWondering who stays and goes, Yankees turn toward 2018By MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) No more chances for another comeback. That's it, the Baby Bombers are out.After winning their first four elimination games this postseason, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees went down swinging and were...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets tab Indians coach Mickey Callaway as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Looking for a fresh voice to shepherd their prized arms, the Mets found it in new manager Mickey Callaway.New York agreed to a three-year contract Sunday with the Cleveland Indians pitching coach,...