MLB

Indians OF Michael Brantley starting season on disabled listGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) ?? The Cleveland Indians will start the season missing Michael Brantley.Still recovering from offseason surgery on his right ankle, Brantley is being placed on the disabled list as the team continues to take a cautious and deliberate approach...

BALTIMORE (AP) All-Star reliever Darren O'Day and the Baltimore Orioles have completed a $31 million, four-year contract.The Orioles announced Monday that the 33-year-old free agent had re-signed with the team. He will make $6 million next year, $7 million in 2017 and $9 million the following two seasons....

Brewers' Burnes goes on IL with strained left obliqueST. LOUIS (AP) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes was placed on the injured list Friday with a strained left oblique, likely ending the right-hander's breakthrough season.Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that if Milwaukee advances to the playoffs, Burnes would be...

Tigers announce partnership with sportsbook operatorDETROIT (AP) The Tigers became the first Major League Baseball team to reach a deal with a sports gambling company, announcing a multiyear partnership Thursday with PointsBet.Detroit said the agreement will ''enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement by providing access to unique experiences,...

Red Sox place Pedroia on DL, activate SandovalBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained wrist and activated third baseman Pablo Sandoval from the DL.Pedroia sprained his left wrist when he tumbled over White Sox first...

AP Baseball WriterFan-tastic! Man who caught Turner HR ball snags Wrigley shotBy BEN WALKERHe's become Mr. Hawk-tober.Remember that fan who made the great catch on Justin Turner's game-ending home run at Dodger Stadium over the weekend? Guess what? He did it again.Keith Hupp came up with his second homer...

Associated PressJones homers in seventh to lead Tigers over Twins, 3-1By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) JaCoby Jones' two-run homer capped a three-run seventh inning as the Detroit Tigers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Thursday afternoon.Jones was hitting .135 in his last 10 games, and...

AP Sports WriterJoe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as new managerBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Joe Maddon is back under the halo.Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss of the Chicago Cubs...

Associated PressTwins' Buxton turns frustration into motivation and muscleBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Byron Buxton hasn't forgotten his extended, unexpected stay in the minor leagues last summer.The inconsistent Twins center fielder is eager to show the experience made him stronger. After an offseason in the weight room, one look...

Associated PressBraves' Teheran hopes for fifth straight opening-day startBy DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Julio Teheran is lined up to make his fifth straight opening-day start for the Atlanta Braves.''I've been there the last four years, and that's a spot I want to be my whole career,'' the 27-year-old...

AP Sports WriterBaby Braves bow out in playoffs, but the future looks brightBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Brian Snitker endured a restless night after the final game of the season.He was poring over what went wrong for the Atlanta Braves in the playoffs.He might've been thinking about his own...

AP Baseball WriterNew MLB rules: shower at home, don't spit, Mr Met stay awayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in...