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AP Baseball WriterRangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotelBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) A hotel door has jammed up Martin Perez and the Texas Rangers.In the latest setback for a depleted Rangers rotation, Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after...

A's promote top prospect INF Barreto, put Pinder on DLCHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics promoted infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain on Saturday.The 21-year-old Barreto is considered the top prospect in Oakland's farm...

Rangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotelNEW YORK (AP) Martin Perez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after injuring the thumb on his non-pitching hand in an accident at the team hotel, the latest setback for a depleted Texas Rangers rotation.The...

A's promote top prospect INF Barreto, put Pinder on DLCHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics have promoted infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.The 21-year-old Barreto is considered the top prospect in Oakland's farm system....

Associated PressCespedes, Duda power Mets over Giants 11-4By GIDEON RUBINSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Once they took the field, a little bit of controversy didn't seem the bother the New York Mets.On a day when unhappy veteran shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera asked to be traded, the slumping Mets broke out their...

Addison Russell's wife files for divorce from Cubs playerCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce nearly two weeks after the Chicago Cubs shortstop was accused of hitting her.Melisa Reidy-Russell filed the divorce petition in Cook County last week, according to a filing provided by her attorney,...

Red Sox, first-round pick Houck agree to $2,614,500 bonusKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Boston Red Sox and first-round draft pick Tanner Houck reached agreement Wednesday on a contract that gave the University of Missouri right-hander a $2,614,500 signing bonus, which is slot value for the 24th overall selection.Houck...

Adam Haseley, Phils' top pick agrees to $5.1M signing bonusPHILADELPHIA (AP) Outfielder Adam Haseley, selected eighth overall in last week's amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies that includes a $5.1 million signing bonus.Haseley took batting practice before Philadelphia's game against St. Louis on...

AP Sports WriterBraves' Freeman '100 percent go' on moving to third baseBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Braves star Freddie Freeman plans to move from first base to third base to keep Matt Adams' bat in the Atlanta lineup.Freeman took grounders at third base before batting practice Wednesday and also...

Addison Russell's wife files for divorce from Cubs playerCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce nearly two weeks after the Chicago Cubs shortstop was accused of hitting her.Melisa Reidy-Russell filed the divorce petition in Cook County last week, according to a filing provided by her attorney,...

Diamondbacks sign draft picks Smith and VarshoPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Pavin Smith, the seventh overall pick in this year's first-year player draft.The Diamondbacks also signed catcher Daulton Varsho, the 68th overall pick, on Wednesday.The 21-year-old Smith hit .342 with 13 home runs and a...

Mariners call up top pitching prospect Andrew MooreSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have called up Andrew Moore, one of their top pitching prospects in the minors.Seattle made the surprising move Wednesday, selecting the 23-year-old right-hander from Triple-A Tacoma.Christian Bergman, who has started eight games for Seattle due to...