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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...

LEADING OFF: McCutchen heating up, Robbie Ray on rollBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---CLUTCH MCCUTCHPirates star Andrew McCutchen has recently hit his stride. After a season-long slump that lasted until late May, he has gone 13 for 33 (.394) with three home...

AP Sports WriterRangers reeling in AL West quickly falling far behind rivalsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers haven't been this far back in the AL West this early in a season in 10 years.With Rangers hitters swinging and missing at a record pace, and the Houston...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

AP Sports WriterComplete with bushy beard and mullet, Blackmon leads RockiesBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The center fielder for the Colorado Rockies features a scraggly beard , impressive mullet - pronounced ''mu-lay,'' he proudly says - and a personality that's as quirky as it is meticulous.His teammates have favorite...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

AP Sports WriterUnder construction: MLB adds flair- and skylines - to socksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) When it comes to their socks, Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have scrapped their stirrups in favor of stripes and skylines.On some nights, that is.New York's skyscraper look is still...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek 11th straight win, Dodgers vs NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---TEXAS 10-STEPThe Houston Astros have won 10 straight games, matching the Texas Rangers for the longest streak in the majors this season. They'll try to get No. 11...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek 11th straight win, Dodgers vs NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---TEXAS 10-STEPThe Houston Astros have won 10 straight games, matching the Texas Rangers for the longest streak in the majors this season. They'll try to get No. 11...

LEADING OFF: Astros seek 11th straight win, Dodgers vs NatsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---TEXAS 10-STEPThe Houston Astros have won 10 straight games, matching the Texas Rangers for the longest streak in the majors this season. They'll try to get No. 11...

Ex-major leaguer Piersall dies at 87; battled mental illnessBOSTON (AP) Former major leaguer Jim Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book ''Fear Strikes Out,'' has died. He was 87.Piersall died Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois, after a monthslong...

Minnesota Twins turn first triple play in 11 years vs AngelsANAHEIM, California (AP) The Minnesota Twins have turned their first triple play in 11 years during the fourth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels.The Twins made the feat look easy Thursday night after Los Angeles'...