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AP Sports WriterPirates OF Starling Marte humbled in return from suspensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte insists he still isn't sure exactly how the banned steroid that cost the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder an 80-game suspension got into his system. All set to return Tuesday night, he stressed he...

Rockies recall rookie Antonio Senzatela, will start TuesdayDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies recalled rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Tuesday night's game against San Diego.It will be his first start since June 22.Senzatela's nine wins this season are tied with teammate Kyle Freeland for the...

AP Sports WriterAstros put shortstop Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injuryBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the AL West-leading Houston Astros is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a torn ligament in his left thumb.The Astros put Correa on the 10-day...

AP Sports WriterSeason's over for Twins righty Phil Hughes, put on 60-day DLBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes will miss the rest of the season because of persistent arm trouble related to a condition that required rib removal surgery a year ago.The Twins put Hughes...

AP Television WriterBreezier All-Star game sees bump to 9.3 million viewersBy LYNN ELBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Baseball's breezier All-Star game scored a turn-around in viewership from last year's record low.The game drew 9.3 million viewers to rank as the last week's No. 2 program, the Nielsen company said Tuesday....

Brewers catcher Vogt out at least a month with sprained kneePITTSBURGH (AP) Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt is out for at least a month with a sprained left knee following a collision at home plate.Brewers manager Craig Counsell says Vogt will miss ''significant time.''Vogt was hurt Monday night...

AP Television WriterBreezier All-Star game sees bump to 9.3 million viewersBy LYNN ELBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Baseball's breezier All-Star game scored a turn-around in viewership from last year's record low.The game drew 9.3 million viewers to rank as the last week's No. 2 program, the Nielsen company said Tuesday....

Astros put Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injuryHOUSTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb.The Astros put Correa on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled Colin Moran from Triple A...

Reds starting pitcher Feldman on DL with knee inflammationCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander Scott Feldman on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation.The Reds also optioned outfielder Jesse Winker to Triple-A Louisville and recalled righties Sal Romano and Lisalverto Bonilla from Louisville. Roman was...

AP Sports WriterOrioles press deadline to sign draft pick Cameron BishopBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles went right down to the deadline - and then some - to secure highly touted draft pick Cameron Bishop.Bishop, a 6-foot-4 lefty out of the University of California-Irvine, missed his entire...

Yankees pitcher Pineda to have Tommy John surgery TuesdayMINNEAPOLIS (AP) New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda is set to have Tommy John surgery this week, likely putting him out of action until at least late next year.The Yankees said Pineda will have surgery Tuesday to repair a torn...

AP Sports WriterZimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The NL East leaders opened the second half of the season with a franchise record, a series sweep and a significant upgrade - exactly how the Nationals wanted to keep their momentum going.Ryan Zimmerman...