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AP Sports WriterMike Hazen leaves Boston for more control in ArizonaBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Mike Hazen seemingly had the perfect job, working in his hometown as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox.One aspect was missing: Final say in baseball decisions. That belonged to president of baseball...

Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Dave Winfield are leading a delegation from Major League Baseball and its players' association on a goodwill trip to Cuba that began Monday and ends Thursday.The group includes Cuban-born players Yasiel Puig, Jose Abreu, Alexei Ramirez and Brayan Pena along with Miguel Cabrera,...

AP Sports WriterNationals announce 7-year extension for Stephen StrasburgBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals say they have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with Stephen Strasburg.The team will hold a news conference at Nationals Park on Tuesday.According to a person familiar with the negotiations, the deal will...

Associated PressShaw, Garza return amid a flurry of Brewers roster movesBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Infielder Travis Shaw has been reinstated and pitcher Matt Garza will be reinstated as part of a flurry of moves the Milwaukee Brewers announced before Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.Shaw...

Rangers sign Middlebrooks, Bernier to minor league dealsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have signed third baseman Will Middlebrooks and infielder Doug Bernier to minor league contracts.Both players will receive invitations to major league spring training on the deals announced Friday.The 28-year-old Middlebrooks spent most of last season...

The Latest: Cubs not closing the door on Schwarber's returnBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):5:50 p.m.The Chicago Cubs are keeping the light on for slugger Kyle Schwarber.Manager Joe Maddon said Schwarber will play in the Arizona Fall League on Monday night and the...

HAVANA (AP) A lineup of Cuban baseball stars, including some of the most famous defectors in recent memory, made a triumphant return Tuesday as part of the first Major League Baseball trip to the island since 1999.Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu...

Marlins' hold Mets hitless through 7 inningsMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' Dan Straily, Jarlin Garcia, and Kyle Barraclough have combined to hold the New York Mets hitless through seven innings Sunday.Straily, who entered with a 7.56 ERA in his first two starts, walked five and struck out five...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Strasburg, Nats agree to deal adding $175MBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg is skipping his first shot at free agency, instead agreeing to a new contract with the Washington Nationals that will pay the pitcher $175 million over seven seasons starting in 2017, according...

Strasburg headed to paternity list, next start pushed backNEW YORK (AP) Stephen Strasburg will not take his regular turn in the Washington Nationals' rotation this week as he awaits the birth of his second child.The Nationals plan to put Strasburg on the paternity list Monday, when they open...

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado left Monday's game against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning with a chest contusion. He was to undergo X-rays. Arenado was injured while diving into the stands attempting to catch a pop fly in the sixth inning. The 24-year-old has...

PHOENIX (AP) St. Louis' John Lackey pitched seven strong innings to guide the Cardinals to a 3-1 win at Arizona on Wednesday, giving the team its best win-loss record in a decade and maintaining the handy lead atop the National League Central division.The Cardinals remained 4-1/2 games clear...