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PHOENIX (AP) Matt Williams is returning to his old job as third base coach of the Arizona Diamondbacks.The team announced the hiring on Thursday, just over a month after he was fired as manager of the Washington Nationals. Williams, who played for Arizona for six seasons and was...

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers shuffled their pitching staff on Thursday, reinstating Carlos Frias from the disabled list and designating Mat Latos for assignment. Frias has not pitched in the Majors since June 30 and had been on the DL with right-lower-back tightness. The right-hander was 5-5 with a 4.39...

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Monday:---ADAM'S TESTCardinals ace Adam Wainwright likely will find out how long he'll be sidelined amid speculation he's done for the year because of an injured Achilles and left ankle. He's set for an MRI in St. Louis.WREADY FOR WRIGLEYCubs...

AP Baseball WriterHe was there: Piniella cheers as Suzuki chases 3,000 hitsBy JANIE McCAULEYStill unsure exactly what to expect from the Japanese newcomer, Lou Piniella kept waiting for the rookie to pull a ball. Too many hits sprayed to left field, Sweet Lou thought, too easy for defenses to...

SEATTLE (AP) Free agent outfielder Nori Aoki and the Seattle Mariners have agreed on a deal for the 2016 season pending a physical, according to two people with knowledge of the deal.The people spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the deal...

LEADING OFF: Day off for Dodgers, Cubs before NLCS Game 6By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BACK TO CHICAGOIt's a day off in the NL Championship Series before the Chicago Cubs try to earn their first World Series trip since 1945. They lead...

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Jordan Lyles.The Rockies also announced Wednesday night that they won't offer contracts to left-handed pitchers Yohan Flande and Jason Gurka and outfielder Rosell Herrera.Lyles began last season in the Rockies'...

CHICAGO (AP) - Joe Maddon was ejected for the first time as the Chicago Cubs manager. Maddon was tossed by plate umpire Sam Holbrook in the seventh inning of Friday's game against San Diego. Reliever Brian Schlitter had just given up a three-run homer to Wil Myers that put the Padres...

AP Sports WriterCubs could get Schwarber back if they reach World SeriesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Injured slugger Kyle Schwarber could return for the Chicago Cubs if they make it to the World Series.The Cubs had ruled Schwarber out for the year after he tore two ligaments in his...

Associated PressSettlement in Schilling's failed Rhode Island deal ends caseBy MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A judge approved a $16 million settlement with the final defendant in the 38 Studios case Friday, ending the lawsuit over Rhode Island's failed $75 million deal with former Boston...

Cubs to start Schwarber at DH for Game 2 of World SeriesKyle Schwarber is the designated hitter for the second straight night for the Chicago Cubs and struggling outfielder Jason Heyward again is on the bench for Game 2 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.Cubs manager Joe...

AP Sports WriterThomas: Include Bonds, Clemens in Hall if PED users get inBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The way Hall of Famer Frank Thomas sees it, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens might as well be enshrined if players linked to performance enhancing drugs are getting elected.The Big Hurt, long...