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LEADING OFF: Will Romine play 9? Plus Marlins return homeBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---ROAMING ROMINE?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says he may play Andrew Romine at all nine positions during one of Detroit's games this week against Oakland. Romine has played everywhere...

Associated PressHuge Gallo blast helps Rangers to win over AngelsBy BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZANAHEIM, California (AP) Texas Ranger Joey Gallo wasn't sure how far he'd hit his monster home run Sunday, but he knew he'd hit it well.All 490 feet of it, according to Statcast. Gallo's second inning...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Olson giving A's a glimpse of their futureBy BRANDON WILLIAMSThe Athletics are getting a glimpse into their future, while an unexpected source of power is driving the Twins from the cellar to a possible view from the penthouse. On the other hand, there is one...

Red Sox fined for stealing signs, Yanks docked lesser amountNEW YORK (AP) The Boston Red Sox have been fined by Major League Baseball for using electronic equipment to steal signs given by a Yankees catcher this season, and New York has been fined a lesser amount for improper...

AP Baseball WriterMLB rules no intent on Tigers pitch that hit plate umpireBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has ruled that the Detroit Tigers did not intend to throw a pitch that struck the plate umpire in the shoulder and knocked him to the ground.MLB said...

Red Sox fined for stealing signs, Yanks docked lesser amountNEW YORK (AP) The Boston Red Sox have been fined by Major League Baseball for using electronic equipment to steal signs given by a Yankees catcher this season, and New York has been fined a lesser amount for improper...

AP Baseball WriterMLB rules no intent on Tigers pitch that hit plate umpireBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has ruled that the Detroit Tigers did not intend to throw a pitch that struck the plate umpire in the shoulder and knocked him to the ground.MLB said...

AP Baseball WriterMLB rules no intent on Tigers pitch that hit plate umpireBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has ruled that the Detroit Tigers did not intend to throw a pitch that struck the plate umpire in the shoulder and knocked him to the ground.MLB said...

Cubs' Lackey, Contreras tossed from game against CardinalsCHICAGO (AP) Cubs starter John Lackey and catcher Willson Contreras have been ejected from Chicago's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.Both players were tossed after arguing with plate umpire Jordan Baker in the fifth inning Friday.The Cardinals had runners on first...

Cubs shortstop Russell nears return from foot injuryCHICAGO (AP) Shortstop Addison Russell is just about ready to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup.The 2016 All-Star says he's pain-free and hopes to play this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals after being sidelined since Aug. 2 because of plantar...

2 settle lawsuit against ex-MLB baseball player Chad CurtisGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) Two of four young women who alleged former Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis inappropriately touched them have settled a federal civil lawsuit against him.Terms of the settlements weren't included in court documents filed Thursday and...

AP Baseball WriterPerson familiar with matter to AP: MLB review of umpire hitBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball is reviewing how an umpire got hit this week by a pitch that a catcher missed in a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, a person...