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AP Sports Writer'Nap Room' is perk to keep baseball players perkyBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Day-night doubleheaders. Cross-country travel. Rain delays and extra innings.A baseball schedule can play havoc with sleep, but some major league teams are trying to combat the grind of the long season by giving their...

AP Sports WriterPitching at premium before trade deadline; Who might move?By ROB MAADDITeams always seek more pitching before the trade deadline.Whether its aces, closers, back-of-the rotation starters or middle relievers, new arms are welcome in every clubhouse.Of the 10 teams sitting in postseason spots at the All-Star break, eight...

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back from crash, All-Stars aplentyBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BUM IS BACKGiants ace Madison Bumgarner returns to the mound for the first time since a dirt bike accident led to a sprained AC joint in his pitching shoulder and...

AP Sports WriterPitching at premium before trade deadline; Who might move?By ROB MAADDITeams always seek more pitching before the trade deadline.Whether its aces, closers, back-of-the rotation starters or middle relievers, new arms are welcome in every clubhouse.Of the 10 teams sitting in postseason spots at the All-Star break, eight...

AP Sports WriterTeams looking to boost lineup have options on trade marketBy ROB MAADDITeams looking to boost their offense have plenty of options on the trade market.Need a slugger? The NL East has a few.Need a catcher? A two-time All-Star could be on the move again.Veterans, role players, pinch-hitters...

AP Sports WriterSecret no more: Brewers look to keep NL Central leadBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames looked up at the television near his locker in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse in time to hear baseball analysts heaping praise on one of the majors' most surprising teams.The Brewers...

AP Sports WriterSecret no more: Brewers look to keep NL Central leadBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames looked up at the television near his locker in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse in time to hear baseball analysts heaping praise on one of the majors' most surprising teams.The Brewers...

AP Sports WriterYanks' pitcher Pineda, 1B Bird both could face surgeriesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) New York starting pitcher Michael Pineda is mulling over what could be season-ending surgery after being diagnosed with a partial ligament tear in his pitching elbow.General manager Brian Cashman also said Friday that first...

Associated PressQuintana happy to join Cubs' playoff push after tradeBy TODD KARPOVICHBALTIMORE (AP) Jose Quintana didn't have to travel far when he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs.However, he understands the expectations are worlds apart.Entering Friday, the Cubs (43-45) trailed Milwaukee by 5 +...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Quintana's value after trade to CubsBy JAKE CIELYThe All-Star break is over, which means it's time to get your eyes back on the road toward a fantasy baseball title. As we head into the second half, we already have a significant trade along with a...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignmentBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Panda-mania is over in Boston before it ever really began.The Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment on Friday, cutting their losses on the $95 million free agent who was never productive or...

AP Sports WriterRebuilding White Sox moving on without QuintanaBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Jose Quintana is the first July goodbye for the Chicago White Sox. There could be several more.The rebuilding White Sox are moving on after trading Quintana to the crosstown Cubs on Thursday. Third baseman Todd Frazier...