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AP Sports WriterFormer Texas Rangers closer Dyson designated for assignmentBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Sam Dyson has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after the latest loss by their former closer.Texas made the move before Friday's series opener against Houston, two days after Dyson gave up...

Pirates demote Ngoepe, first African-born major leaguerNEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Gift Ngoepe to the minor leagues about a month after he debuted as the first African-born player in the majors.The slick-fielding South African singled in his first plate appearance last month, but batted...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox put LHP Rodriguez on DL after fall in bullpenBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been put on the 10-day disabled list after injuring his knee on a fall from the bullpen mound.Rodriguez slipped off the mound during the latter stage...

AP Sports WriterFormer Texas Rangers closer Dyson designated for assignmentBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Sam Dyson has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after the latest loss by their former closer.Texas made the move before Friday's series opener against Houston, two days after Dyson gave up...

Associated PressMets dedicate field to late public relations assistantBy JIM HAGUELITTLE FERRY, N.J. (AP) David Wright vividly recalls his introduction to Major League Baseball in 2004.''I was 21 years old and I just got called up to the Mets,'' Wright said. ''I didn't know how to get to...

AP Sports WriterFowler gets World Series ring in return to WrigleyBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Dexter Fowler played his first game at Wrigley Field on Friday since he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals over the winter.The Chicago Cubs welcomed him with open arms - and one shiny, gleaming...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: What's wrong with Machado and Quintana?By JAKE CIELYOne of the best hitters in the game is having a rough season. The same goes for one of baseball's most consistent pitchers.Meanwhile, two players with poor Aprils turned it around for strong Mays. Find out who is...

Cardinals recall OF Sierra from Double-A SpringfieldCHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled outfielder Magneuris Sierra from Double-A Springfield.The 21-year-old Sierra made his major league debut last month and hit .367 (11 for 30) in seven games before he was sent down when infielder Jhonny Peralta was...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces Brewers; M's await injury reportsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---DIGGIN' BREW TOWNClayton Kershaw (7-2) starts Friday's series opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Milwaukee, where he is 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in five starts. Jimmy Nelson,...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Posing for pictures, shooting T-shirts into the seats and high-fiving fans young and old, the ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back in the lineup at Citi Field. Cooler heads prevailed, apparently.A day...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Posing for pictures, shooting T-shirts into the seats and high-fiving fans young and old, the ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back in the lineup at Citi Field. Cooler heads prevailed, apparently.A day...

AP Baseball WriterCooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballparkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) The ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back at Citi Field, a day after the person inside the big-headed costume was caught on video making an obscene gesture to a fan.The Mets said...