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2 Rangers suspended for throwing behind hitter after slamARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rangers manager Chris Woodward was serving a one-game suspension during Tuesday's game against the Padres a day after Texas reliever Ian Gibaut threw behind San Diego hitter Manny Machado following a grand slam.Gibaut was suspended by Major...

2 Rangers suspended for throwing behind hitter after slamARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rangers manager Chris Woodard was serving a one-game suspension during Tuesday's game against the Padres a day after Texas reliever Ian Gibaut threw behind San Diego hitter Manny Machado following a grand slam.Gibaut was suspended by Major...

AP Sports WriterSeager brothers go deep, Dodgers rally past Mariners 11-9By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Corey and Kyle Seager's parents were unable to be at Dodger Stadium for the brothers' first major league matchup against each other. But the siblings gave the entire family something special to remember...

LEADING OFF: Reds eye return after positive test; Rays-YanksBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:WILL THEY PLAY?The Reds are scheduled for an early flight to Kansas City for a two-game series against the Royals that was put in doubt after a Cincinnati player tested...

AP Baseball WriterFrazier hopes he's over struggles and time with Yanks is nowBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Clint Frazier wants to make sure his time as the New York Yankees' future doesn't stretch beyond four years. He also hopes to avoid skipping their present and moving directly to...

AP Baseball WriterFrazier hopes he's over struggles and time with Yanks is nowBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Clint Frazier wants to make sure his time as the New York Yankees' future doesn't stretch beyond four years. He also hopes to avoid skipping their present and moving directly to...

AP Baseball WriterDarvish pitching like All-Star again for CubsBy NOAH TRISTERYu Darvish is finally pitching like an All-Star again, and the Chicago Cubs have emerged as early leaders in the NL Central.The Cubs entered this season at a bit of a crossroads. Since winning the World Series in 2016,...

AP Sports WriterCOVID-19-tested Reds schedule flight to KC for 2-game seriesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Reds scheduled a flight to Kansas City early Tuesday for a two-game series against the Royals that was put in doubt after a Cincinnati player tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.Players, coaches...

Mariners RHP Kendall Graveman has benign tumorTACOMA, Wash. (AP) Seattle Mariners pitcher Kendall Graveman said Monday he has a benign bone tumor in his cervical spine but intends to continue pitching.Graveman, who spoke after making a rehab outing, started this season in Seattle's rotation and made two starts...

AP Sports WriterYankees activate closer Chapman after COVID-19 boutBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees activated All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman from the injured list after he recovered from COVID-19.The move came before Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason camp...

AP Sports WriterYankees activate closer Chapman after COVID-19 boutBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Yankees activated All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman from the injured list after he recovered from COVID-19.The move came befor Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason camp...

Cardinals option RHP Roel Ramírez to training siteCHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-hander Roel Ramirez to their alternate training site Monday, a day after he surrendered four consecutive homers in his major league debut.The 25-year-old Ramirez will remain with the team in Chicago on its taxi...