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Associated PressLucroy getting to know new A's teammates, signsBy JOSE M. ROMEROMESA, Ariz. (AP) Jonathan Lucroy's first spring training game in an Oakland Athletics' uniform didn't stand out in the box score. He went 0 for 2 on two groundouts against a Seattle Mariners split squad.Being on a...

AP Baseball WriterSeptember Scramble: MLB playoff spots, intriguing plotsBy BEN WALKERAll-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell.Plus playoff spots and seeding.Major League Baseball is heading toward a September scramble, a perfect setup for what's on deck this...

Associated PressCraig Kimbrel on Cubs roster vs former Braves teamBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) New Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel is available to pitch against his former Atlanta Braves team.Kimbrel, a seven-time All-Star, was recalled from Triple-A Iowa before the afternoon series finale between the NL Central and East...

AP Sports WriterIron streak, golden memory: Ripken embraces 2,131st gameBy DAVID GINSBURGIt's been 25 years since Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's major league record for consecutive games played, a feat the Baltimore Orioles star punctuated with an unforgettable lap around Camden Yards in the middle of his 2,131st successive...

Rays make qualifying offer to free agent RHP Alex CobbST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have extended a one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer to free agent pitcher Alex Cobb.The 30-year-old right-hander posted career highs for wins, games started and innings pitched while going 12-10 with a...

AP Sports WriterAdam Haseley reports to Phils' camp after virus test delayBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley reported to camp Tuesday after waiting several days for clearance because the lab used by Major League Baseball didn’t return the results of his initial test for the...

DALLAS (AP) A rare Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle rookie card has sold at auction for more than $500,000.Dallas-based Heritage Auctions said the pristine card sold Thursday night to a collector who wanted to remain anonymous for $525,800. A Heritage statement said the price set a record for a...

Associated PressCruz, Sanó homer for Twins in 6-5 win at BostonBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano connected in the fifth inning to pad Minnesota's record home run total, and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Tuesday night.Jake Cave added a two-run triple for...

AP Sports WriterBaker laments lack of blacks in MLB on Jackie Robinson DayBy KRISTIE RIEKENHouston manager Dusty Baker celebrated Jackie Robinson’s legacy on the 73rd anniversary of the fall of the major league color barrier and lamented the lack of African Americans in today’s game.“It’s frustrating because we’ve talked...

AP Baseball WriterSmashing: MLB home run record on track to fall TuesdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton's smacks, Aaron Judge's jolts and all those dizzying long balls helped Major League Baseball move another poke closer to the inevitable.Nearly two decades after the height of the Steroids Era,...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Kluber has cast removed, making progressBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The hard cast is off Corey Kluber's broken right arm, providing a dose of positive news for the struggling Indians.Kluber, who may be months away from pitching in a game for Cleveland, said Thursday that he...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Torii Hunter's Minnesota reunion went about as well as could've been expected - for both sides.That's the way Hunter decided to cap his career, too, as the last of 19 major league seasons.The Twins confirmed Monday night that Hunter will retire. He told the Star Tribune...