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AP Baseball WriterMcGwire, Strasburg among future stars who played in OlympicsBy NOAH TRISTERBaseball is returning to the Olympics in 2020. The question now is who will be playing.With the Summer Games falling in the middle of the major league season, the sport has never been able to produce the...

LEADING OFF: Fernandez vs Cueto, Wacha rolling for CardsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---JOSE VS JOHNNYMiami sends ace Jose Fernandez (12-6, 2.87) against San Francisco's Johnny Cueto (13-3, 2.73) to open a seven-day, six-game homestand. Cueto has lost his last two decisions...

Segedin's dream debut leads Dodgers over Red SoxLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles' Rob Segedin set a Dodgers record by driving in four runs on his major league debut while Adrian Gonzalez hit his 300th career home run in an 8-5 win against Boston on Sunday that moved the...

AP Baseball WriterAlex Rodriguez to play final game with Yankees on FridayBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Ready or not, Alex Rodriguez will play his final game in pinstripes this week.One of the most prolific hitters and polarizing figures in baseball history, the slumping slugger plans to take his...

Associated PressPhillies turn first triple play in Petco Park historyBy JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies turned the first triple play in Petco Park history , accomplishing the feat in the bottom of the seventh inning.With runners on first and second, Padres pinch-hitter Jabari Blash hit a...

LEADING OFF: Fernandez vs Cueto, Wacha rolling for CardsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:---JOSE VS JOHNNYMiami sends ace Jose Fernandez (12-6, 2.87) against San Francisco's Johnny Cueto (13-3, 2.73) to open a seven-day, six-game homestand. Cueto has lost his last two decisions...

Associated PressIchiro Suzuki gets 3,000th career hit, Marlins beat RockiesBy MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Ichiro Suzuki defined his career with speed and sharp hits. It was only fitting he flashed both in his historic moment.Suzuki lined a tripled off the wall for his 3,000th career hit in the major...

AP Baseball WriterAlex Rodriguez to play final game with Yankees on FridayBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Alex Rodriguez, one of the most prolific hitters and polarizing figures in baseball history, will take his final at-bat with the New York Yankees on Friday.A-Rod and the club made the announcement...

AP Baseball WriterAlex Rodriguez to play final game with Yankees on FridayBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Ready or not, Alex Rodriguez will play his final game in pinstripes this week.One of the most prolific hitters and polarizing figures in baseball history, the slumping slugger plans to take his...

AP Baseball WriterStakes raised whenever prospects traded for starsBy NOAH TRISTERMaybe Brandon Finnegan will become a star someday. The former first-round draft pick is still only 23.But when Johnny Cueto was throwing a two-hitter in Game 2 of the World Series last year, Kansas City fans couldn't have cared...

LEADING OFF: Trade deadline - Sale, Lucroy, Beltran moving?By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---TRADE WINDSLefty ace Chris Sale, All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy and postseason star Carlos Beltran might be on the move before the 4 p.m. EDT deadline for making trades without...

AP Sports WriterOrioles acquire LHP Miley from MarinersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Baltimore is hoping Wade Miley can turn his solid July into a big finish with the AL East leaders.The Orioles acquired Miley in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, giving manager Buck Showalter an experienced...