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AP Sports WriterNats GM Rizzo won't reveal length of Martinez's new contractBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Dave Martinez spoke Saturday about managing the Washington Nationals for ''many, many years'' and over the ''long term'' and ''quite some time,'' thanks to his contract extension.Sharing a table to a socially distanced...

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...

Ted Cruz finds a doppelganger in Cubs owner Tom RickettsWASHINGTON (AP) A photo of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has some people seeing double over the two men's remarkable resemblance.Cruz tweeted the photo of the two posing with the World Series trophy in...

Nutting: pricey free agent would imbalance Pirates payrollBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Having watched the San Diego Padres reach a $300 million, 10-year deal with Manny Machado, Pirates owner Bob Nutting doesn't think it makes sense Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington to add a pricey free agent.A huge salary could...

AP Baseball WriterDavis, Mets helped by Indians' mental lapse, win 4-3 in 10By BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Needing a break, the New York Mets watched Cleveland hand it to them - Brad Hand, especially.The Indians All-Star closer failed to cover first base on what could've been a game-ending...

AP Sports WriterAustin dazzles with bat, glove as Twins beat Royals 9-6By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Tyler Austin hit one of Minnesota's four home runs, made a spectacular catch while flipping into the dugout down the first-base line and helped the Twins to a 9-6 victory over...

Associated PressMazara, Guzman homer, Rangers beat Mariners 11-4By CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) The pitching staff of the Texas Rangers isn't sold on the idea of using an opener instead of a traditional starting pitcher - yet.The evidence continued to mount in favor or using an opener for the Rangers...

AP Baseball WriterLuhnow files $22M breach of contract lawsuit against AstrosBy RONALD BLUMFormer Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the team, seeking more than $22 million in salary owed under his deal when he was fired in January.The suit, filed Monday...

Blue Jays manager Gibbons to miss game for personal reasonsBALTIMORE (AP) Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons left the team before Saturday night's game against the Orioles to tend to personal business.The Blue Jays offered no details on Gibbons' absence, or whether he would be gone for more...

Associated PressLogan Morrison, Blake Snell lead Rays over White Sox 3-1By JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Logan Morrison makes himself heard daily in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse. Lately, he's been doing the same thing on the field.Morrison hit his 34th homer and drove in three runs, Blake Snell pitched...

PHOENIX (AP) St. Louis turned four double plays in pulling off a 5-3 win at Arizona on Monday, retaining a 3-1/2 game lead in the race for top spot in the National League Central Division.The Cardinals maintained the gap over Pittsburgh, which beat Miami, with the Chicago Cubs...

Associated PressAngels designate relief pitcher Cody Allen for assignmentBy DICK SCANLONST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels designated Cody Allen for assignment Saturday, a day after the veteran relief pitcher gave up four runs in a 9-4 loss to Tampa Bay.The 30-year-old Allen was signed to a...