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Associated PressCano apologizes to fans, teammates for 80-game suspensionBy CURTIS CRABTREESEATTLE (AP) Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano apologized to his teammates, the organization and the fans for his 80-game suspension for violating baseball's drug agreement.Cano tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic that can be used to mask performance-enhancing...

The TAMPA BAY and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/2/2018 at 4:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (72-63) at Cleveland Indians (77-58) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 02 - 4:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 925 TAMPA BAY () () (-110)   926 CLEVELAND TV: 4:10 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , TAMPA...

Mets scratch Jacob deGrom because of neck tightnessPHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets have scratched two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom from his start against the Phillies on Friday.DeGrom says he has neck tightness, but ''everything is fine structurally'' and he doesn't plan to go on...

AP Sports WriterJoe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as new managerBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Joe Maddon is back under the halo.Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss of the Chicago Cubs...

AP Sports WriterLet's play two: Yankees beat Cubs 5-4 in 18 inningsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Aaron Hicks slid across home plate, hopped up and flexed his arms in jubilation.No Monday morning blues for Hicks and the New York Yankees.Hicks scored on Starlin Castro's grounder in the 18th inning,...

AP Baseball WriterMLB probing Astros back to ’17, ‘firm’ discipline possibleBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity by the team over the past three seasons.After the conclusion of owners meetings Thursday,...

Detroit ballpark worker videoed apparently spitting on pizzaDETROIT (AP) A food service worker at Comerica Park in Detroit has been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza.WXYZ-TV reports the video was visible on Instagram over the weekend and shows an employee...

Agrazal clears waivers, sent to Triple-A ToledoDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers announced Saturday right-hander Dario Agrazal has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Toledo.The Tigers acquired him from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash in a November trade. They designated the 25-year-old Agrazal for assignment earlier this...

Former big league manager, player Howe in ICU with virusHOUSTON (AP) Former major league manager and infielder Art Howe is in intensive care in a Houston hospital with the coronavirus.The 73-year-old Howe, best known as the manager of the ''Moneyball'' Oakland Athletics playoff teams in the late 1990s...

LEADING OFF: Hicks a hit for Tigers, Blach set for KershawBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---HICKS STICKSJohn Hicks is off an impressive start as a fill-in for injured Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Called up from Triple-A on Saturday morning, Hicks is...

Twins' Rosario out with heat illness on scorcher at WrigleyCHICAGO (AP) Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario has left a game because of heat illness on a scorching afternoon at Wrigley Field.The Chicago Cubs said it was 96 degrees at the time Rosario exited during the bottom of...

Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...