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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...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back after heart transplantMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins plan to welcome Hall of Famer Rod Carew back to Minnesota next month.The Twins said Tuesday that Carew will return to Minnesota on July 3. It's his first trip to the state since receiving a heart...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back to Minnesota next monthMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins plan to welcome Hall of Famer Rod Carew back to Minnesota next month.The Twins said Tuesday that Carew will return to Minnesota on July 3. It's his first trip to the state since receiving a...

Utah baseball team cancels 'Hourglass Appreciation' eventBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST and BRADY McCOMBSOGDEN, Utah (AP) A minor league baseball team in Utah canceled a planned ''Hourglass Appreciation Night'' promotion Tuesday after coming under fire for the event's references to women's bodies.A news release from the Ogden Raptors promised ''gorgeous...

Twins to welcome Rod Carew back to Minnesota next monthMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins plan to welcome Hall of Famer Rod Carew back to Minnesota next month.The Twins said Tuesday that Carew will return to Minnesota on July 3. It's his first trip to the state since receiving a...

AP Sports WriterTaking the lead: Brewers get boost by striking firstBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The surprise leaders in the National League Central are off to a good start in part because of a penchant for taking early leads.While they might be a young team, the Milwaukee Brewers...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek 12th straight, McCutchen heating upBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ROCKET FUELThe seemingly unstoppable Astros attempt to match a club record with their 12th consecutive win when they play at last-place Kansas City. The team won 12 straight in...

AP Sports WriterBraves place struggling Colon on DL with left side strainBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves placed struggling right-hander Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strain in his left side.The move came one day after Colon allowed eight runs in 3...

AP Sports WriterBraves place struggling Colon on DL with left side strainBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list with a strain in his left side.The move Tuesday comes one day after Colon allowed eight runs in 3 2/3...

Rangers put 1B Mike Napoli on DL with lower back strainARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have put first baseman Mike Napoli on the 10-day disabled list because of a lower back strain.Texas made the move Tuesday before its game against the New York Mets. Left-hander Dario Alvarez...