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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...

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...

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...

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...

Associated PressA-Rod maintains he won't attempt playing comebackBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Rodriguez maintains he will not attempt a comeback.Released last August with more than a season left in his $275 million, 10-year contract, A-Rod worked his first day as a New York Yankees spring training guest...

Abad, Red Sox argue MLB's 1st arbitration case of yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox have gone to arbitration with left-hander Fernando Abad, Major League Baseball's first hearing this year and the team's first since 2002.Abad asked arbitrators Robert Herzog, Phillip LaPorte and Dennis Archer for...

AP Baseball WriterCardinals lose top 2 picks, must pay Astros $2M for hackingBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has ordered the St. Louis Cardinals to forfeit their top two picks in this year's amateur draft and pay Houston $2 million as compensation for hacking the Astros...

AP Sports WriterPresident: Multiple parties in talks to buy Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins President David Samson says talks with multiple parties interested in buying the team are in the ''fourth inning,'' leaving lots of uncertainty about the future of the franchise.Hours before the Marlins' home...

Familia falters again, Rockies rally for 2-1 win over MetsNEW YORK (AP) Mets steady closer Jeurys Familia stumbled for a second straight game, allowing two runs in the ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat New York 2-1 Thursday for their seventh win in eight games.Less than 24...

Cardinals' Kevin Siegrist activated from disabled listST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list, adding a left-handed reliever to the mix for the first series after the All-Star break.Right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.Siegrist, who turns 27...