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AP Sports WriterRojas returns after being sidelined by Marlins' outbreakBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' revolving roster is about to undergo another major makeover.Shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated and in the lineup for...

Touted Indians pitching prospect Triston McKenzie to debutPITTSBURGH (AP) Highly touted pitching prospect Triston McKenzie is scheduled to make his major league debut Saturday night for the Cleveland Indians.The 23-year-old right-hander will start at home against Detroit. He has been working out at the Indians' alternate trining site...

Tony Reagins named chief baseball development officerNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball promoted Tony Reagins on Thursday to chief baseball development officer.Reagins, who took over in 2015 as senior vice president of the youth programs department, will report directly to Commissioner Rob Manfred.Reagins will continue to oversee the...

AP Sports WriterRojas returns after being sidelined by Marlins' outbreakBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated before Thursday's game against the New York Mets.Rojas last played on July 26, when...

Yanks' Britton goes on IL with left hamstring injuryNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees have placed reliever Zack Britton on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring after he was injured in Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.Britton underwent an MRI before Thursday's game...

AP Sports WriterCal Ripken says he's cancer free after March surgeryBy DAVID GINSBURGCal Ripken Jr. revealed Thursday he is cancer free after surgery in March to remove a tumor from his prostate.Known as ''The Iron Man'' for his record streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, the Hall of...

LEADING OFF: Reds suspend Brennaman, Cardinals come homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:SLUR SUSPENSIONThe Reds say they ''will be addressing our broadcasting team in the coming days'' after announcer Thom Brennaman was suspended from working Cincinnati's games for using an anti-gay slur on...

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman suspended for anti-gay slurKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati's games after using an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night, prompting the team to apologize for the ''horrific, homophobic remark.''Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox...

LEADING OFF: Reds suspend Brennaman, Cardinals come homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:SLUR SUSPENSIONThe Reds say they ''will be addressing our broadcasting team in the coming days'' after announcer Thom Brennaman was suspended from working Cincinnati's games for using an anti-gay slur...

AP Sports WriterReds put Senzel on IL, reinstate Moustakas to face RoyalsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds put outfielder Nick Senzel on the injured list and reinstated third baseman Mike Moustakas to face his former team before a doubleheader Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals.The...

Reds put Senzel on IL, reinstate Moustakas to face RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds put outfielder Nick Senzel on the injured list and reinstated third baseman Mike Moustakas to face his former team before a doubleheader Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals.The Reds also chose infielder...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jays RHP prospect Pearson placed on IL with elbow issueBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Nate Pearson was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after complaining of elbow tightness following his fourth big league start.Selected in the first round of the...