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Shark crosses Pacific: Parra signs with Yomiuri GiantsTOKYO (AP) The “Baby Shark” is moving to Japan.Outfielder Gerardo Parra has agreed to a contract with the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants, the team said Tuesday.A two-time Gold Glove winner and a backup on this year’s World Series champion Washington...

Associated PressCubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost teamBy BRIAN M. BERGNER JR.MESA, Ariz. (AP) Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts isn't convinced bringing in more high-priced free agents during the offseason would have boosted Chicago.''Just because you spent a lot of money doesn't mean you're going to win....

Series a winner for Fox, but doesn't match last yearNEW YORK (AP) The Houston Astros may not have the drawing power of the Chicago Cubs, but Fox isn't about to complain.The network was blessed with a seven-game World Series for the second straight year, which is ideal for...

Futures league will use home run derby to break tiesCHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) The Futures Collegiate Baseball League digs the long ball.The unaffiliated minor league said on Friday it will use a home run derby to determine a winner for regular-season games that remain tied after the 10th inning....

AP Baseball WriterStrasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year dealBy RONALD BLUMSAN DIEGO (AP) Stephen Strasburg is returning to Washington with a record contract, and fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole could be in line for an even larger payday.The World Series MVP and the Nationals agreed to a...

Shohei Otani to have surgery on right ankle on ThursdayTOKYO (AP) Japanese baseball player Shohei Otani will have right ankle surgery on Thursday.The reigning Pacific League MVP, in his fifth season with the Nippon Ham Fighters, is prized as both a pitcher and hitter. He is likely to...

The MIAMI and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 7/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (36-52) at Washington Nationals (42-43) DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 05 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 901 MIAMI 8.5 (-175) (-180) 9 (-110) 170 -180 902 WASHINGTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -180 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , MIAMI Oddsmakers...

Morton regrets not trying to stop Astros from stealing signsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Two-time All-Star pitcher Charlie Morton says he regrets not doing anything to try to stop the Houston Astros from illegally stealing signs and relaying the information to their hitters during the team’s 2017 World Series...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Veteran pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Wandy Rodriguez agreed to minor league contracts Sunday with the Kansas City Royals, the American League Central leaders, and will report to Triple-A Omaha.Chamberlain, a 29-year-old right-hander, is 25-21 with a 3.89 ERA in 359 games in the majors...

AP Sports WriterBraves beat Nationals 3-1 to salvage split after 8-3 defeatBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) Not too many teams locked in a pennant race get excited about a doubleheader split.That wasn't the case with the Atlanta Braves, who were absolutely delighted after Ender Inciarte snapped a ninth-inning tie...

No more swimming at Marlins games: Nightclub closesMIAMI (AP) The Clevelander nightclub at Marlins Park didn't make the team this year.The club beyond the left field wall at field level has closed. It included a swimming pool, dancers and DJs, and had been a staple at the ballpark...

Arizona places Bumgarner on injured list with back strainPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks ace Madison Bumgarner has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain.The left-hander was lifted after two innings Sunday against San Diego due to back spasms.The Diamondbacks placed Bumgarner on the injured list...