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White Sox starter Shields about ready for rehab assignmentCHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox starter James Shields says he is just about ready to go on a rehab assignment.The 35-year-old right-hander threw about a 30-pitch bullpen session for the second time in three days on Friday. He plans to...

Athletics scratch Graveman from start at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK (AP) The Oakland Athletics have scratched right-hander Kendall Graveman from his start at Yankee Stadium.The Athletics didn't announce why Graveman wouldn't pitch Friday night in the series opener at New York. Graveman wasn't listed to start in the three-game...

Lasorda recovering after pacemaker replacement surgeryLOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda is recovering after surgery to replace his pacemaker.The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday on Twitter that Lasorda ''is doing well.'' He had the surgery Thursday.A team official says Lasorda will be undergoing rehab for...

AP Baseball WriterD'oh? No! Homer and 'The Simpsons' team earn Hall tributeBy BEN WALKERSteve Sax won two World Series rings, was a five-time All-Star and got nearly 2,000 hits in the big leagues.Yet to many fans, it's those half-dozen lines he uttered to a bunch of yellow cartoon characters...

Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineupTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas.Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP, will bat second...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Conforto king of NY over Judge?By JAKE CIELYWhile everyone is enamored with Aaron Judge, there is another New York ballplayer that might be better.Plus, the Dodgers gave up on Urias, should you on your fantasy team?CHEERSMichael Conforto, NYM - While all of the Big Apple...

AP Baseball WriterOakland's Graveman, Hahn likely headed to disabled listBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) - Oakland pitcher Kendall Graveman was scratched from his start at Yankee Stadium on Friday night and likely is headed to the disabled list along with fellow Athletics right-hander Jesse Hahn.Manager Bob Melvin said both...

Associated PressBabe Ruth contract, 1927 ring up for auctionBy JOE REEDYTwo items that can be considered the Holy Grail of Babe Ruth memorabilia are up for auction.Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the 1919 contract of Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees are part of the...

Red Sox infielder Hernandez out for year with bad shoulderBOSTON (AP) Red Sox infielder Marco Hernandez will be out the rest of the season after having surgery on his left shoulder.The team says the procedure was performed Friday by Dr. Tom Holovacs in Boston.Hernandez was put on the...

DeGrom scratched by Mets because of weather forecastNEW YORK (AP) The Mets have scratched Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres because of discouraging weather reports.Rafael Montero will start for New York in deGrom's place on Thursday night.Mets manager Terry Collins says he spoke...

AP Sports WriterDeGrom scratched by Mets because of weather forecastBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Jacob deGrom was scratched by the New York Mets from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night because of discouraging weather reports.Rafael Montero was to start in deGrom's place, and...

Rachel Robinson to receive O'Neil Award for baseball HallNEW YORK (AP) Rachel Robinson will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 29, the day before this year's induction ceremony.She's the wife of late Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who broke the...