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AP Sports WriterCourt: MLB committee can determine Nationals' rights feesBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) A committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine how much money the Washington Nationals should receive from the Baltimore Orioles for television broadcasts of their games, an appeals court ruled Thursday.The Nationals...

AP Sports WriterIt no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in OctoberBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz.Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a...

AP Sports WriterIt no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in OctoberBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz.Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a...

AP Sports WriterBaseball chasing Dodgers, Astros on eve of second halfBy JAY COHENThe Washington Nationals have Bryce Harper anchoring one of baseball's best lineups, and a glaring hole at the back of their bullpen. The Boston Red Sox are enjoying life with Chris Sale, and missing David Ortiz at...

All-Star ratings up slightly from last year's record lowNEW YORK (AP) Television viewership for the All-Star Game ticked up slightly from last year's record low.The American League's 2-1, 10-inning win at Miami on Tuesday got a 5.5 national rating, 11 share and average audience of 9.28 million on...

AP Sports WriterMariners in awkward spot entering 2nd half of seasonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Trying to define who the Seattle Mariners are heading into the second half of the season is going to be a challenge that leaves the club in a difficult spot. The team only has...

AP Sports WriterRockies chasing after 1st playoff appearance since 2009By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) There's nothing like a near no-hitter to lift the spirits of a slumping team heading into the All-Star break.Denver native and rookie Kyle Freeland came within two outs Sunday of becoming the first Colorado Rockies...

AP Sports WriterIt no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in OctoberBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz.Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a...

Derek Jeter's sister is co-authoring a motivational bookNEW YORK (AP) An upcoming book from Derek Jeter's imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter.Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Sharlee Jeter and Dr. Sampson Davis were collaborating on...

AP Baseball WriterCano 10th-inning homer gives AL 2-1 All-Star winBy RONALD BLUMMIAMI (AP) Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz.Winning the All-Star Game still seemed to matter,...

LEADING OFF: MLB sees how All-Star Game shows in TV ratingsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WHO WATCHED?A year after the All-Star Game drew its lowest TV rating ever, Major League Baseball will see how this telecast fared.Fox tried a few new things:...

Manfred: Marlins to soon choose winning bid for new ownerMIAMI (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Miami Marlins are soon expected to choose a winning bid from among three investment groups seeking to buy the team, and all have offered about the same amount of money.Manfred said...