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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...

Frazier grand slam in 12th lifts White Sox over RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Chicago's Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 12th inning with his second homer of the game, powering the White Sox over the Rangers 8-4 on Monday and pushing their lead in the American...

LEADING OFF: Bruising Pirates-Reds matchup resumesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---MORE BRUISESThe Pirates and Reds continue the major leagues' most bruising rivalry. Left-hander Jonathon Niese hit Joey Votto in the first inning on Monday night, an in-your-ribs moment to open their three-game...

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...

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...

LEADING OFF: Bruising Pirates-Reds matchup resumesBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:---MORE BRUISESThe Pirates and Reds continue the major leagues' most bruising rivalry. Left-hander Jonathon Niese hit Joey Votto in the first inning on Monday night, an in-your-ribs moment to open their three-game...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Strasburg, Nats agree to deal adding $175MBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says that Stephen Strasburg has agreed to a new contract with the Washington Nationals that will pay the pitcher $175 million over seven seasons starting in 2017.The person...

HR by Marlins' Realmuto negated; he passes teammate on basesMIAMI (AP) A home run by the Marlins' J.T. Realmuto was negated when he passed teammate Marcell Ozuna after rounding first base Monday against the Brewers, costing Miami a run.Realmuto's hit struck the home run sculpture in center field....

Bradley recalled from Triple-A by D-backs to face RockiesDENVER (AP) Right-hander Archie Bradley was recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks to start Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.Bradley was 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA in five starts this season for Reno. In his lone appearance for...

Angels' Simmons will require surgery on thumbANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will require surgery after tearing a ligament in his left thumb while diving to stop a grounder during a weekend loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the team said Monday.The team said it...

AP Sports WriterBaker leaves Zimmerman behind Harper in Nats order 'for now'By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Dusty Baker is sticking with Ryan Zimmerman as the Washington Nationals' cleanup hitter, right behind Bryce Harper in the batting order - at least, as the manager put it Monday, ''for now.''A day...

Associated PressRed Sox 3B Sandoval talks about doubters after surgeryBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval feels his season-ending shoulder surgery should answer any lingering questions about his time on the disabled list.Questions about his play and fitness will have to wait until next year.''Finally...