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Brian Wilson worked out privately for New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Saturday in California. Wilson, 30, underwent Tommy John surgery last April after two early season appearances. He has indicated he will be ready for Opening Day, although a major league source said the reliever is not yet...

Dodgers start Kike Hernandez at 2B for NLCS Game 1CHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers put Kike Hernandez on their roster for NL Championship Series and started him at second base in Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.Right-hander Alex Wood also made the roster, while...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers await wait on Jansen, Martinez tops 100By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:NO WORD YETThe Dodgers are still waiting for definitive word on how long closer Kenley Jansen might be out because of an irregular heartbeat. He was put on the...

AP Sports WriterPhillies star Bryce Harper ejected arguing fair-foul callBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected for arguing with first base umpire Roberto Ortiz over a fair-foul call Saturday night in a game against the New York Mets.Harper ripped a first-pitch curveball from...

The Latest: Fans leaving encouraging messages for CubsBy The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):3:54 p.m.Fans milling around Wrigley Field are writing chalk messages of encouragement for the Cubs on the walls outside the ballpark's famed bleachers.Chicago trails Cleveland 3-1 heading into...

Ex-Pirates infielder Kang banned 1 year by Korean leagueSEOUL, South Korea (AP) The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang for a year and ordered him to perform 300 hours of community service over a series drunk driving cases.South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported...

AP Baseball WriterMets say Matz, Lugo will each make another rehab startBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Steven Matz and Seth Lugo are each scheduled to make one more rehab start in the minors before joining the New York Mets' rotation.In another injury update, general manager Sandy Alderson said...

OF Bourjos agrees to minor league deal with CubsCHICAGO (AP) Outfielder Peter Bourjos has agreed to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.The 30-year-old Bourjos, who is from suburban Chicago, hit .223 with five homers and...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Right fielder Kole Calhoun and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $26 million, three-year contract. The sides reached agreement last week on a $6.35 million, one-year deal that avoided salary arbitration. As part of the deal announced Wednesday, Calhoun's 2017 pay is lowered to $6...

CC Sabathia honored in final season at All-Star GameST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia will be honored by Major League Baseball at Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio.Sabathia is in the final season of his 19-year career. He'll be recognized for his contributions...

Associated PressEflin goes distance, Phillies beat Marlins 5-1By JEFF NEIBURGPHILADELPHIA (AP) Zach Eflin threw a seven-hitter, the first complete game for a Phillies pitcher since September 2017, and Philadelphia beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Sunday.The right-hander surrendered seven hits and allowed one run while striking out three....

Ichiro turns down Japanese government award for third timeTOKYO (AP) For the third time, baseball star Ichiro Suzuki has turned down a prestigious Japanese government award handed to stars in sports, entertainment, and culture.A Japanese government spokesman said Friday that Ichiro, who retired last month with the Seattle...