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AP Sports WriterAP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, the team’s first move to upgrade a...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, his first since going on the 15-day disabled list last month because of a right forearm strain and right wrist tendinitis.Tanaka made 10 pitches at 60 feet on level ground...

LEADING OFF: Martinez, Diamondbacks try to stay hotBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---STREAKINGJ.D. Martinez and the Arizona Diamondbacks try to continue a pair of impressive streaks against the major league-leading Dodgers. Martinez homered in his final four at-bats during Monday night's 13-0...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers have acquired minor league infielder Erick Mejia from the Mariners for pitcher Joe Wieland.Mejia has a .273 career batting average with 49 stolen bases, a home run and 42 RBIs in 133 minor league games in the Seattle organization after being signed as...

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy HamiltonBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:---CALLING ALL STARSMajor League Baseball announces starters and backups for the All-Star Game in Miami on July 11. And while Yankees rookie Aaron Judge and Washington slugger Bryce Harper will...

Reds reinstate Amir Garrett from bereavement listCINCINNATI (AP) Left-hander Amir Garrett has been reinstated from the bereavement list by the Cincinnati Reds, who optioned right-hander Tanner Rainey to Louisville of the Triple-A International League.Garrett went on the bereavement list on Thursday, and Rainey was promoted from Louisville on...

76ers fan to give memorabilia back to Johnny BenchThe winning bidder on over $1 million worth of memorabilia from a recent auction of Johnny Bench's personal collection is returning the items to the Hall of Fame catcher, with whom he's been friends since 1967.Businessman Alan Horwitz, a fan of...

AP Sports WriterTop Rockies prospect Rodgers called up to majorsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies are running a little cool at second base.That opened the door for Brendan Rodgers, the team's top prospect who's swinging a hot bat.Colorado called up the 22-year-old for a weekend series in...

CHICAGO (AP) As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.He is, after all, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs.''It's always in a small corner of your mind,'' the 29-year old Simon said...

Nationals send Fedde to DL; recall Cole, SeverinoMIAMI (AP) The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Erick Fedde on the 10-day disabled list on Monday, a move that allowed them to recall right-hander A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse.Cole was starting for the NL East leaders in Miami on Monday night.The...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Martinez, Nationals agree to extend his contractBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals have agreed to work out a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the club beyond next season, according to a person with knowledge of...

AP Baseball WriterMLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made a move that allows teams to lay off or cut the pay of major and minor league managers, coaches, trainers and full-time scouts starting May...