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LEADING OFF: Many happy returns to MLB moundsBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:OHTANI'S TURNAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first appearance on the mound since Sept. 2, 2018, after not pitching all last season following elbow surgery. Ohtani is...

Associated PressCubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL with elbow inflammationBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the injured list with elbow inflammation on Thursday ahead of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers.Kimbrel hasn't pitched since allowing a three-run home run to...

Colby Rasmus, Tampa Bay Rays finalize $5M, 1-year contractST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) Free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract.Rasmus can earn an additional $2 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances as part of the deal announced...

Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Avisail Garcia earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn $250,000...

AP Sports WriterA year after 1st title since 1908, Cubs trail Dodgers 3-0By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber had fans roaring, thinking the Chicago Cubs just might be ready to tighten the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Turns out, his home run in the first inning...

Associated PressBlue Jays manager John Gibbons will not return next season.By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) John Gibbons wasn't sure he had the energy to oversee a rebuild in Toronto, so he's moving on from his job as manager of the Blue Jays at the end of the season.''We are...

Harper will take part in Home Run Derby if he's an all-starWASHINGTON (AP) Slugger Bryce Harper will participate in the Home Run Derby if he makes the National League All-Star team.On Friday afternoon the Nationals tweeted: ''tfw Bryce announces he'll do the (at)MLB HR Derby if he makes...

AP Sports WriterIndians paying minor leaguers stipends, shut spring complexBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) With no end to the coronavirus shutdown in sight and no certainty about baseball's return this season, the Cleveland Indians will continue to pay minor league players their weekly stipends to help offset any “hardship”...

Molina, Realmuto homer to lead MLB All-Stars to win in JapanTOKYO (AP) Yadier Molina and J.T. Realmuto both homered on Sunday to lead the MLB All-Stars to a 7-3 win over Japan for their first win of the six-game exhibition series.Realmuto hit a solo homer to right in...

Associated PressOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logoBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) An Ontario judge has quashed an attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and ''Chief Wahoo'' logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.The legal challenge by indigenous activist...

AP Sports WriterMachado gets first 2 hits with Padres in 4-1 win over GiantsBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. have given the San Diego Padres a whole new dynamic.Machado got his first two hits with San Diego and Tatis almost got his first...

Rangers trade QB-infielder Russell Wilson to YankeesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded - from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees.The Rangers selected Wilson in the Triple-A portion of the Rule 5 draft during the winter meetings in December 2013, about two...