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Braves add another 20-year-old, Wilson pitches vs PiratesPITTSBURGH (AP) The Atlanta Braves have promoted another 20-year-old from the minors, calling up right-hander Bryse Wilson to start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Braves purchased Wilson's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett before Monday night's game. Wilson will make his major league debut...

Machado removal from Orioles game fuels trade rumorsBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles shortstop Manny Machado was removed from Baltimore's game against Texas in the fifth inning, setting off speculation the All-Star had been traded.The exit came shortly after a 26-minute rain delay Sunday left the field at Camden Yards in...

Associated PressYelich hits 23rd homer as Brewers power past Marlins 5-1By TOM KERTSCHERMILWAUKEE (AP) Christian Yelich hit his major league-leading 23rd home run and Mike Moustakas added two homers to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.The Brewers salvaged the final...

Catcher Jason Castro, Angels finalize $6.85M, 1-year dealANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Catcher Jason Castro has finalized a $6.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.The Angels announced the agreement Tuesday after the sides reached a deal last week. Left-hander Adalberto Mejia was designated for assignment to make room.The...

AP Baseball WriterAP sources: MLB players cut to 89 games, want prorated moneyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball players moved toward teams but remained far apart economically in their latest proposal for starting the pandemic-delayed season, adamant they receive full prorated salaries while offering to cut the regular...

Rockies OF Holliday in lineup for Game 3 against MilwaukeeDENVER (AP) Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday returned to the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against Milwaukee.Colorado tries to avoid elimination Sunday at Coors Field after dropping two straight in Milwaukee.Holliday started for the...

Associated PressSeverino will miss opening day due to inflamed shoulderBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees ace Luis Severino will miss opening day because of an inflamed right shoulder that caused him to be scratched from his first scheduled spring training start.Severino won't throw for two weeks,...

LJ Mazzilli, son of Lee, traded from Mets to YankeesNEW YORK (AP) LJ Mazzilli is moving from the Mets to the Yankees, just like his father.The 27-year-old infield and outfield prospect was traded to the Yankees on Tuesday for outfielder Kendall Coleman. The Yankees already employed his twin...

AP Baseball WriterAPNewsBreak: Dodgers, Yankees cut projected luxury tax billsBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are cutting payroll and their luxury tax bills - just as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and perhaps Clayton Kershaw near the free-agent market after the 2018...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Francona out of hospital after heart procedureBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona has been released from the hospital after undergoing a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat.Francona was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is resting at his downtown Cleveland residence. The 58-year-old...

Associated PressBumped back in Twins rotation, Gibson still has key roleBy J. SCOTT BUTHERUSFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) With the recent additions of Lance Lynn and Jake Odorizzi to Minnesota's rotation, Kyle Gibson has found himself bumped to the back of the group.That's no slight to the slender 30-year-old...

Tigers send down left-hander Soto, call up lefty HallNEW YORK (AP) The Detroit Tigers have sent left-hander Gregory Soto to Triple-A Toledo and called up lefty Matt Hall.Detroit made the moves Sunday before playing the New York Mets. The Tigers used seven pitchers Saturday in a 5-4 loss...