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Yankees activate Judge, lineup fully active for stretch runNEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday and batted him second against Toronto, giving the team a full stable of active regulars for the first time since Aug. 8.Judge has been out...

Rangers' Perez hurts non-throwing elbow in mishap with bullARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez broke his non-pitching elbow in a mishap with a bull and is likely to miss the start of the season.Perez had surgery Monday in Dallas and is expected to start throwing in...

Mets' Callaway, Vargas have confrontation with reporterCHICAGO (AP) New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway cursed at a reporter, and pitcher Jason Vargas had to be restrained from charging him during a confrontation in the team's clubhouse after a loss Sunday.The dustup with beat writer Tim Healey of Newsday...

Associated PressChoi hits 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, Rays beat Indians 6-5By MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer off Brad Hand with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 5/14/2019 at 6:40 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO CUBS vs CINCINNATI GAME: Chicago Cubs (24-14) at Cincinnati Reds (18-23) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 14 - 6:40 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 CHICAGO CUBS 8.5 (110) (110) 8.5 (-110) -120 110 952 CINCINNATI TV: 6:40 p.m....

Mets place outfielder Conforto on IL with hamstring ailmentWASHINGTON (AP) The New York Mets placed Michael Conforto on the injured list Thursday with a hamstring injury, ending the outfielder's regular season.Conforto was first hurt Sunday, sat out two games and then returned in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay....

Cubs pick up right-hander Eddie Butler in deal with RockiesDENVER (AP) The Chicago Cubs have acquired Eddie Butler from the Colorado Rockies for James Farris in a swap of right-handed pitchers.As part of Wednesday's trade, the teams exchanged international bonus money slots for the signing period that starts...

Rays' 2-way prospect McKay to make big league debutST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay will get two outings on a big league mound to show what he has got.The Rays added McKay to the taxi squad in preparation for his major league debut,...

AP Sports WriterTop Rockies prospect Rodgers called up to majorsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies are running a little cool at second base.That opened the door for Brendan Rodgers, the team's top prospect who's swinging a hot bat.Colorado called up the 22-year-old for a weekend series in...

Cubs invite Gimenez, 18 other players to major league campCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have invited veteran catcher Chris Gimenez and 18 other non-roster players to their major league spring training camp.A nine-year veteran, Gimenez played for Chicago manager Joe Maddon when both were with Tampa Bay in...

Braves reinstate outfielder Nick MarkakisWASHINGTON (AP) The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Nick Markakis from the 10-day injured list Friday.Markakis, 35, missed 43 games with a fractured left wrist. He was listed in the starting lineup as the Braves opened a three-game series against the Nationals, playing his first...

Indians send RHP Wojciechowski to Orioles for cashCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have traded right-hander Asher Wojciechowski to the Baltimore Orioles for cash.The 30-year-old went 8-2 with a 3.61 ERA in 15 starts this season for Triple-A Columbus. The Orioles said Monday that he's been assigned to Norfolk, their...