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PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have outrighted right-hander Jhoulys Chacin from the 40-man roster.The Diamondbacks said Chacin elected for free agency rather than accepting a minor league assignment.Chacin joined the Diamondbacks late last season, going 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in five appearances, four starts. The former Colorado...

AP Sports WriterReds, Bauer avoid arbitration with $17.5 million dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Trevor Bauer agreed to a $17.5 million, one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, avoiding salary arbitration after the All-Star pitcher had a contentious hearing with Cleveland last offseason.Bauer, acquired from the Indians in...

AP Sports WriterSandra Scully, wife of Hall of Fame announcer, dies at 76By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Sandra Scully, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers' Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully, has died from complications of ALS. She was 76.The team said Monday that Sandra Scully died Sunday night...

AP Sports WriterAfter losing Bryce Harper, Nats move on from Anthony RendonBy HOWARD FENDRICHWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) A year after moving on from Bryce Harper, the Washington Nationals must move on from Anthony Rendon.No one accumulated more homers or RBIs for the Nationals in 2019 than Rendon....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

The Latest: Verlander won't be available for Game 7HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:00 p.m.Houston manager AJ Hinch said Game 6 starter Justin Verlander won't be available for Game 7 against the Washington Nationals.After taking the loss in Game 6...

AP Sports WriterNew colors and logo for Derek Jeter's MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins are in the midst of a rebranding campaign, and it's unclear whether the effort will include keeping National League Most Valuable Players for a change.As of now, the Marlins are merely making...

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner makes season debut, are Phils shifty?By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:WELCOME BACKGiants lefty Madison Bumgarner makes his season debut, more than two months after a line drive broke the pinkie on his pitching hand in a spring training game. The...

Pirates' Kang reinstated from restricted list, optionedPITTSBURGH (AP) Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after missing last season and the first part of this year because of visa issues.The 31-year-old Kang was unable to secure a work...

Associated PressRendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ gamesBy GREG SWATEKWASHINGTON (AP) As the entire stadium erupted around him, Anthony Rendon put his head down for another routine trip around the bases.The notoriously even-keeled Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning,...

Associated PressBrewers LHP Suter to have Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers' injury-plagued rotation took another hit Monday when lefty Brent Suter said he would have Tommy John surgery that will end his season.''It was pretty crushing news, but I'm kind of...

AP Baseball WriterYanks' Wade, Voit, Twins' Arráez, Adrianza on ALDS rostersBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Versatile Tyler Wade was included on the New York Yankees' AL Division Series roster while slumping first baseman Luke Voit made it over rookie Mike Ford.Minnesota chose three players who had been hurt...