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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 WriterMarkakis' 3 RBIs help Braves beat Miami 4-0 to take seriesBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Nick Markakis drove in three runs, and five pitchers combined on a two-hitter Sunday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 and tighten the NL East race.Atlanta took two...

LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before returnBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:WAIT AND SEEThe Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season.Cincinnati had home games against Pittsburgh postponed Saturday...

Cardinals RP allows 4 straight HRs vs White Sox in ML debutCHICAGO (AP) St. Louis Cardinals reliever Roel Ramirez became the first pitcher to allow four straight home runs in his major league debut when the Chicago White Sox hit him around in the fifth inning Sunday.Yoan Moncada,...

AP Baseball WriterYankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumbBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Sunday because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on...

Blue Jays put big-hitting Bichette on IL with strained kneeBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays put shortstop Bo Bichette on the injured list Sunday, a day after he strained his right knee in a suspended game against the Tampa Bay Rays.Play resumed in the fourth inning without...

AP Sports WriterMarkakis' 3 RBIs help Braves beat Miami 4-0 to take seriesBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Nick Markakis drove in three runs, and five pitchers combined on a two-hitter Sunday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 and tighten the NL East race.Atlanta took two...

AP Baseball WriterYankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumbBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Sunday because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on...

Cardinals RP allows 4 straight HRs vs White Sox in ML debutCHICAGO (AP) St. Louis Cardinals reliever Roel Ramirez became the first pitcher to allow four straight home runs in his major league debut when the Chicago White Sox hit him around in the fifth inning Sunday.Yoan Moncada,...

Yankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumbNEW YORK (AP) American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Sunday because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the sidelines.LeMahieu was hurt...

LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro LeaguesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONMajor League Baseball will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues with all players, managers, coaches and umpires wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms. The special logo...