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Tigers retiring Whitaker's No. 1 this coming seasonDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers are retiring Lou Whitaker's No. 1 this coming season.The team announced its plans Tuesday on Twitter in what can be seen as a clear show of support for Whitaker after the standout second baseman was passed...

Mets sign infielder Joe Panik before game vs NationalsNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets signed infielder Joe Panik before the series opener against the wild card-leading Washington Nationals.The Mets made the announcement on Friday. The 28-year-old Panik was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants this...

The New York Mets and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Yankee Stadium in an interleague contest. Mets at Yankees Current Conditions - Bronx M/SUNNY 55 °F Wind: NW 13 GAME: New York Mets (13-4) at New York Yankees...

Astros defend decision to restrict reporter from clubhouseHOUSTON (AP) Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team's decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media.MLB said Wednesday...

Healy goes free, refuses assignment to minors from BrewersMILWAUKEE (AP) Infielder Ryon Healy has opted for free agency, refusing an outright assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers off their 40-man roster to their Triple-A affiliate. at San Antonio.The 28-year-old played just four regular-season games for Milwaukee this year...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Fried power scorching hot Braves past Brewers, 4-2By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) One pitch was all Freddie Freeman needed to power the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory.The left-handed slugger sent an offering from Milwaukee Brewers starter Adrian Houser deep to center field to bring...

Associated PressAstros' Gonzalez ready to play any of 7 positionsBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Marwin Gonzalez memorizes his position one day at a time.The Houston Astros' versatile veteran needs to consult a schedule given to him by manager A.J. Hinch and taped to his locker to...

Mattingly: Marlins sidelined by virus are 'feeling great'BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Miami Marlins sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak are all asymptomatic, and some have applied for reinstatement, manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday.The Marlins placed 17 players on the injured list last week following an outbreak in Philadelphia that...

The CHICAGO CUBS and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 8/30/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago Cubs (78-54) at Atlanta Braves (74-58) DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 30 - 7:35 PM EST WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 CHICAGO CUBS 8 (-135) (-130) 8.5 (-110) 120 -130 956 ATLANTA TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -130 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , CHICAGO...

NEW YORK (AP) A woman charged with shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has pleaded guilty to extortion, perjury and criminal impersonation.Louise Neathway entered a type of guilty plea Wednesday that acknowledges sufficient evidence for conviction but doesn't admit guilt. She was sentenced to five...

The NY METS and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Mets (59-75) at San Francisco Giants (68-68) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 01 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 NY METS 8 (-155) (-145) 8 (-110) 135 -145 952 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:05...

Los Angeles Angels hire Eric Hinske to be new hitting coachANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Eric Hinske has been hired to be the Los Angeles Angels' new hitting coach.Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the move Monday.Hinske spent the past four seasons on the Chicago Cubs' coaching staff, including three...