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Astros call up top prospect OF Kyle TuckerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno.The left-handed Tucker is playing left field for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox and batting seventh.Houston manager AJ Hinch says ''our team got better by...

AP Sports WriterAltuve looks for more as Astros prepare for ALCSBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox.As Houston prepares...

AP Baseball WriterAfter winter of instability, rising Mets gear up for springBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) It’s been a bizarre and unstable offseason for the New York Mets - even by their standards.They dumped two different managers, cut Yoenis Céspedes’ salary, and ownership took a swing at selling...

Former World Series MVP Pearce retires, injured most of 2019BOSTON (AP) Steve Pearce, the career journeyman who broke loose to become the unlikely MVP of the 2018 World Series, says he’s done playing after an injury-plagued season for the Boston Red Sox.“You know what? It has been a...

All-Star Cozart agrees to $38M, 3-year deal with AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) All-Star infielder Zack Cozart has agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels and is likely to shift from shortstop to third base.Cozart gets $13,666,000 next season and $13,667,000 in each of the...

Diamondbacks promote Narron to bench coachPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have promoted Jerry Narron to bench coach, replacing Ron Gardenhire, who was hired to manage the Detroit Tigers.Narron is in his second year with the Diamondbacks. Last year, he initially was named manager of Arizona's Triple-A team in...

AP Baseball WriterGiants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce BochyBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Gabe Kapler has been hired as manager of the San Francisco Giants, a month after being fired from the same job by the Philadelphia Phillies.Kapler replaces Bruce Bochy, who retired at the...

The Latest: Indians' win was most-watched Game 4 in 7 yearsBy The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):4:15 p.m.Cleveland's 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs was the most-watched World Series Game 4 in seven years.Game 4 Saturday night drew a 9.3 rating,...

J.D. Martinez enjoyed the best game of his career when he became the 18th player in major-league history to hit four home runs in the series opener. Martinez will look to continue his hot hitting and help the Arizona Diamondbacks match the franchise record of 12 straight victories -...

Rangers, RHP Cashner finalize $10 million, 1-year dealARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Andrew Cashner wanted to come home to Texas to pitch, and the Rangers have long coveted the right-hander.Cashner, a free agent for the first time, was introduced by the AL West champions Monday night after he underwent a...

Price criticizes MLB for teams idle on Jackie Robinson DayNEW YORK (AP) Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price thinks Major League Baseball made a mistake by having just 10 games Monday on Jackie Robinson Day.''Hey (at)mlb every year on April 15th we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day,'' Price tweeted...

AP Sports WriterIndians activate Alonso, sign Rzepczynski to minors dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have activated starting first baseman Yonder Alonso from the family medical emergency list.Alonso returned Monday after missing a weekend series against Minnesota. Alonso is batting .248 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs in...