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AP Sports WriterDee Gordon apologizes on Twitter before rejoining MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon issued an apology on Twitter addressed primarily to his young fans as he returned from an 80-game suspension for a positive drug test.''I know I let you down, and...

Royals put reliever Hochevar on 15-day disabled listARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kansas City Royals reliever Luke Hochevar has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of swelling and numbness in his hand when trying to pitch.The Royals made the move before Thursday night's game at Texas. The team...

Teammates greet Sale warmly in return from suspensionCHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale arrived on the last player bus to Wrigley Field dressed in a dark suit, walked into the cramped visiting clubhouse, scanned the room and smiled.He hugged teammates Dioner Navarro and Matt Albers, then did a lap around...

Royals put reliever Hochevar on 15-day disabled listARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kansas City Royals reliever Luke Hochevar has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.The Royals made the move before Thursday night's game at Texas, and said the right-hander has symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome. That is a condition...

Altherr to make his 2016 debut with PhilliesBy The Associated PressATLANTA (AP) Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr has been reinstated from the disabled list after missing Philadelphia's first 103 games with a broken left wrist.Manager Pete Mackanin put Altherr in the lineup batting fifth and playing right field Thursday...

AP Sports WriterGordon rejoins Marlins following 80-game suspensionBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Dee Gordon walked into the Miami Marlins clubhouse four hours before game time and was greeted at his locker by a three-foot-high stack of boxes - bats, gloves, shoes and more, all new.''Three months of stuff,'' he...

Familia falters again, Rockies rally for 2-1 win over MetsNEW YORK (AP) Mets steady closer Jeurys Familia stumbled for a second straight game, allowing two runs in the ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat New York 2-1 Thursday for their seventh win in eight games.Less than 24...

Rangers' Hamilton feeling no pain 7 weeks after knee surgeryDALLAS (AP) Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton says he is feeling no pain seven weeks after extensive surgery on his left knee.Hamilton said Thursday he feels good but knows he still has healing to do and needs to go...

White Sox activate Sale from suspension for start vs CubsCHICAGO (AP) The White Sox have activated ace Chris Sale from the suspended list following his jersey-tearing incident ahead of his start against the Cubs in Chicago's crosstown rivalry.The White Sox optioned right-hander Anthony Ranaudo to Triple-A Charlotte on...

AP Sports WriterPirates demote struggling Niese to bullpenBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved struggling left-hander Jonathon Niese to the bullpen.Manager Clint Hurdle announced the decision Friday before the team opened a three-game series at the Washington Nationals. Niese is 7-6 with a 5.13 ERA in...

Cardinals' Kevin Siegrist activated from disabled listST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list, adding a left-handed reliever to the mix for the first series after the All-Star break.Right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.Siegrist, who turns 27...

Brewers recall pitcher Corey Knebel from minorsCINCINNATI (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed reliever Corey Knebel from Triple-A Colorado Springs before the start of a series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.Knebel is in his second stint with the Brewers this season. He appeared in five games...