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AP Sports WriterAP source: Michael Jordan has small stake in Jeter groupBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) A person familiar with the situation says NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has a small stake in Derek Jeter's investment group that reached an agreement to buy the Miami Marlins.The person confirmed...

Rockies' Bettis to complete his comeback by starting MondayMIAMI (AP) Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer by starting Monday night's game in Denver against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment in May, two months after doctors discovered...

Rockies' Bettis to complete his comeback by starting MondayMIAMI (AP) Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer by starting Monday night's game in Denver against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment in May, two months after doctors discovered...

AP Sports WriterHarper has bone bruise, Nats hopeful he's back this seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say Bryce Harper has a ''significant'' bone bruise in his left knee but no ligament damage, and general manager Mike Rizzo is hopeful the star outfielder will be back this...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

LEADING OFF: Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehabBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---WELCOME BACKRockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta.The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment...

AP Sports WriterHarper has bone bruise, Nats hopeful he's back this seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say Bryce Harper has a ''significant'' bone bruise in his left knee but no ligament damage, and general manager Mike Rizzo is hopeful the star oufielder will be back this...

Associated PressHapp wins 3rd straight, Jays hit 3 HRs, beat Pirates 7-1By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) J.A. Happ pitched six innings to win his third straight start, Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Sunday.Justin Smoak and Darwin Barney added...

Padres extend manager Andy Green three yearsLOS ANGELES (AP) The San Diego Padres committed to their rebuilding program under Andy Green, giving their manager a three-year extension Sunday through 2021.''I can't hide my happiness,'' Green said. ''I'm thrilled and excited to be able to staying here to lead...

Indians put Miller on disabled list, Tomlin out 6 weeksBOSTON (AP) The Cleveland Indians' pitching staff has taken two big hits: All-Star reliever Andrew Miller is on the disabled list, and starter Josh Tomlin is out six weeks.Miller was put on the DL on Wednesday with right knee...

AP Sports WriterAll-Star closer Kintzler joins Nationals, bolsters bullpenBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler joined the Washington Nationals on Wednesday and shared with manager Dusty Baker his backstory, including three seasons pitching - and even selling tickets - in independent leagues.''It was a very interesting conversation,''...

AP Sports WriterAll-Star closer Kintzler joins Nationals, bolsters bullpenBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler has joined the Washington Nationals and shared with manager Dusty Baker his backstory, including three seasons pitching - and even selling tickets - in independent leagues.Baker described the conversation as ''very interesting''...