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AP Baseball WriterSteve Cohen completes $2.4 billion purchase of MetsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the New York Mets on Friday, ending the Wilpon family's control of the franchise after 34 mostly frustrating years.Cohen became chief executive officer...

The WASHINGTON and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/20/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Washington Nationals (91-59) at Atlanta Braves (67-82) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 20 - 7:35 PM EST WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 961 WASHINGTON 9 (145) (140) 9.5 (-110) -150 140 962 ATLANTA TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MASN 2 (Washington), FSN Southeast (Atlanta) PITCHING...

AP Sports WriterBack to school: MLB may have college vibe with short seasonBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) John Stuper remembers some of the first advice he got from veterans when he joined the St. Louis Cardinals as a rookie pitcher in 1982: Don't get too high or too low...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Marlins catcher JT Realmuto requests tradeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) J.T. Realmuto wants to join the Miami Marlins' exodus.The catcher requested a trade in the wake of the team's latest payroll purge, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person confirmed Realmuto's request...

Mariners activate Hernandez, set to make 1st start since MaySEATTLE (AP) Felix Hernandez has been activated off the injured list and was set to start for the Seattle Mariners.Hernandez hasn't pitched in the majors since May 11 because of a strained right shoulder. He was scheduled to start...

Orioles star Trey Mancini has surgery for colon cancerSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini underwent surgery Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon.The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy, team officials said. Lab results and the timetable for Mancini's recovery will not...

LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro LeaguesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONMajor League Baseball will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues with all players, managers, coaches and umpires wearing a commemorative patch on their uniforms. The special logo...

Carrasco rejoins Indians, will be activated off IL on SundayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco rejoined the team Friday after a minor league rehab stint and will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.The 32-year-old Carrasco hasn't pitched in the majors since late May...

AP Baseball WriterInjured Céspedes agrees to pay cut in grievance settlementBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Yoenis Cespedes' salary for 2019 was cut in half and his pay for 2020 reduced as part of a settlement of a grievance between the injured outfielder and the New York Mets.Cespedes agreed...

Associated PressMoustakas, Piña, Schoop go deep as Brewers bash Pirates 7-4By JOE TOTORAITISMILWAUKEE (AP) Chris Archer blamed nobody but himself for the Pittsburgh Pirates' loss to Milwaukee.Mike Moustakas and Manny Pina each hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Jonathan Schoop went deep in the seventh and...

Rangers reinstate Griffin to start vs Red Sox; Lewis to DLARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-hander A.J. Griffin has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list by the Texas Rangers to start Saturday night's game against Boston.To make room on the roster, the Rangers put right-hander Colby Lewis on the...

The Latest: Verlander wraps opener with 6 scoreless inningsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on baseball's opening day (all times Eastern):5:50 p.m.Justin Verlander has finished his first opening day start for the Houston Astros with six scoreless innings.Verlander struck out five, walked two and hit a batter while throwing 90...