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Cardinals shuffle coaching staff after disappointing startST. LOUIS (AP) Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak has announced several changes aimed at shaking up a disappointing offense that has the team off to a disappointing start in the National League Central.Those changes include designating infielder Jhonny Peralta for assignment, activating...

Rays' Kevin Kiermaier on DL with broken hip after slideST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is expected to miss at least two months after breaking his right hip during a slide into first base.The 2016 Gold Glove winner left the Thursday night's game...

Associated PressAddison Russell returns to Cubs following MLB inquiryBy JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell returned to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, one day after Major League Baseball began an investigation of the shortstop.He had been accused of hitting his wife in a social media post that has since...

Associated PressAddison Russell returns to Cubs following MLB inquiryBy JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell returned to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, one day after Major League Baseball began an investigation of the shortstop.He had been accused of hitting his wife in a social media post that has since...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: deGrom struggling, Gennett's game of yearBy JAKE CIELYJacob deGrom has gone from ace to ugh, while Scooter Gennett had the game of the year. Kole Calhoun decided to wake up for the month of June, but Jose Bautista is doing the opposite.CHEERSScooter Gennett, CIN -...

Edwin Jackson joins Orioles, set to pitch for 12th MLB teamBALTIMORE (AP) Right-hander Edwin Jackson will resume his lengthy major league career with Baltimore, which will be his 12th different big league team.The Orioles on Wednesday selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. The 33-year-old launched his career in...

AP Sports WriterRangers trade struggling reliever Sam Dyson to GiantsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Struggling reliever Sam Dyson was traded to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, less than a week after he was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.The Rangers announced the deal during their...

AP Baseball WriterRed Sox announcer Remy apologizes for no-translator remarksBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Boston Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy apologized Wednesday for his on-air remarks a night earlier that pitchers such as Yankees star Masahiro Tanaka shouldn't be allowed to have translators on the mound.''I sincerely apologize...

Johnson, Renteria to manage in All-Star Future Game at MiamiNEW YORK (AP) Charles Johnson and Edgar Renteria, members of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team, will manage in the All-Star Futures Game on July 9 at Marlins Park.Johnson will lead the U.S. team and Renteria the world...

AP Baseball WriterRed Sox announcer Remy apologizes for no-translator remarksBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Boston Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy apologized Wednesday for his on-air remarks a night earlier that pitchers such as Yankees star Masahiro Tanaka shouldn't be allowed to have translators on the mound.''I sincerely apologize...

AP Sports WriterPhillies remove Hector Neris from closer's roleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Hector Neris is out as the Philadelphia Phillies' closer.Manager Pete Mackanin says Neris needs to work on his splitter and Pat Neshek will take over in the ninth inning, at least on an interim basis.Neris was...

AP Sports WriterGennett flooded with texts, trying to comprehend 4-HR gameBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Scooter Gennett's tan bat leaned against his locker, the sweet spot streaked by its historic connections. The ball from homer No. 4 was off somewhere getting authenticated and marked. His cellphone was jammed with...