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Mariachi surprise: Mariners OF Martin serenaded on birthdayPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) A mariachi band was there to serenade Leonys Martin after he arrived in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse on his 29th birthday.The four-member band then remained the outfielder's constant companion throughout morning workouts Monday, filling the air on the...

SEATTLE (AP) Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz left Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles with neck spasms.Cruz, who had earlier extended his hitting streak to 21 games, was replaced by Ketel Marte before the seventh inning.Cruz hit his 34th home run and collected his 70th RBI...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Strasburg, Nats agree to deal adding $175MBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says that Stephen Strasburg has agreed to a new contract with the Washington Nationals that will pay the pitcher $175 million over seven seasons starting in 2017.The person...

Families of 2 killed in Jose Fernandez boat crash get lawyerFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The families of two men who died in a boat crash off Miami Beach that also killed Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez have hired an attorney to handle their sons' estates.Attorney Chris Royer of...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Roberts overcame long odds during his playing days in the major leagues and survived a bout with cancer in recent years. He had no managerial experience when he went after the vacant Los Angeles Dodgers' job.Fittingly, the personable Roberts beat the odds again, impressing...

A look at what's happening all around the majors today: RECORD RUN Now that they've set an AL record with 21 consecutive wins, the seemingly unstoppable Indians take aim at the major league mark of 26 in a row by the 1916 New York Giants. Cleveland tries for No. 22 when...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown will start the season on the disabled list.The 27-year-old was out of the lineup for the 12th straight game Tuesday with left Achilles tendinitis. The former All-Star was scheduled to return to the field as a designated hitter in a...

A position-by-position look at the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals going into the World Series, starting Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium:---First Base:Mets: Lucas Duda. A streaky slugger with a good eye when he's going well, the quiet Duda was given an everyday job early last season over...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Joshua Kushner may buy Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Kushner family, which already has close ties to the White House, may soon move into Major League Baseball.Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Trump, has a preliminary agreement to buy...

Associated PressGiants put outfielder Parker on DL with broken collarboneBy ROB GLOSTERSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jarrett Parker was placed on the 10-day disabled list by the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, a day after he broke his collarbone by slamming into the fence while catching a fly ball.The 28-year-old,...

AP Sports WriterArrieta deals, Cubs awaken, top Indians to even Series at 1By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jake Arrieta made a brief run at a no-hitter and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans.Not only are they back in the World Series,...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks tab Boston's Hazen as next general managerBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have named Boston Red Sox general manager Mike Hazen an executive vice president and general manager.The team announcing the hiring in a news release on Sunday.Hazen replaces Dave Stewart, who fired along...