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AP Sports WriterAdams eager for chance to start as Braves' first basemanBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Matt Adams was eager to hit, looking for a batting cage as soon as he unpacked his bag at his new locker in the Atlanta Braves' clubhouse.One day after he was acquired from...

AP Sports Writer1B James Loney could be bound for quick promotion to AtlantaBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Newly signed Braves first baseman James Loney might have a short stay with Triple-A Gwinnett.The Braves signed the 33-year-old Loney to a minor league deal on Thursday after learning their top player,...

AP Sports WriterGM Alderson says Mets making changes in handling injuriesBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) With a bundle of key players on the disabled list, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday the team is making some changes to the way it handles injuries.Alderson is now meeting daily...

AP Sports WriterGM Alderson says Mets making changes in handling injuriesBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) With a bundle of key players on the disabled list, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday the team is making some changes to the way it handles injuries.Alderson is now meeting daily...

Angels' Pujols out of lineup because of sore hamstringNEW YORK (AP) Albert Pujols was out of the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup on Friday at the New York Mets because of a sore right hamstring.The 37-year-old left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh, one...

AP Baseball WriterWith MLB pace of game, even talks go slowlyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Even talks to speed the pace of Major League Baseball games are going slowly.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said management will speak some more with the players' association before deciding whether to push ahead...

Cubs, Maddon ready to 'Embrace the Suck' for charityCHICAGO (AP) Manager Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs are ready to ''Embrace the Suck'' for charity this season.Maddon and the Cubs unveiled on Friday the olive green T-shirts sporting the slogan, a playful nod to the defending champions' uneven...

Milwaukee slugger Braun nears return from DL for calf strainCHICAGO (AP) Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun could return as early as Sunday from a left calf strain.Manager Craig Counsell made the announcement Friday before the Brewers' series opener at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.Braun has been on disabled list...

Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward ready to return to lineupCHICAGO (AP) Outfielder Jason Heyward is ready to return the Chicago Cubs' lineup.Heyward expects to play Saturday against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers after being sidelined for two weeks because of a sore knuckle on his right hand.He was hurt...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Trying to replace Freddie Freeman (you can't)By JAKE CIELYIt's impossible to replace Freddie Freeman in fantasy baseball, but we'll try. There is also a cheap source of steals and two pitchers that are creating fantasy concerns in Week 7's Cheers, Tears and Fears.CHEERSJustin Smoak, TOR...

Under Armour to make MLB uniforms in 2019, a year earlyNEW YORK (AP) Under Armour will take over from Majestic Athletic as the supplier of Major League Baseball uniforms in 2019, a year earlier than previously scheduled.Fanatics Inc. and MLB announced an agreement in December that gave the...

LEADING OFF: Jeter's day at Yankee Stadium, and Mother's DayBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---DEREK'S DAYThe ovations figure to be often, loud and long when Derek Jeter has his No. 2 jersey retired at Yankee Stadium. The ballpark will be packed when the...