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AP Baseball WriterAthletics welcome depth from additions of Fiers, KelleyBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Asked about his best role in the Oakland bullpen, Shawn Kelley barbed himself.''25-1's fine, whatever,'' he quipped Tuesday as he joined his new Athletics teammates.The Washington Nationals cut Kelley last week, a day after...

On a roll: MLB to feature ballpark menus at FoodFest in NYNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will feature ballpark menus at FoodFest next month.The first MLB FoodFest will be held at an event space near New York's Bryant Park on April 21-22.Food from all 30 big league...

Associated PressIndians move into tie for 2nd wild card, beat Phillies 10-1By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have overcome injuries and setbacks throughout season and remained in the playoff race. The outcome will be decided in the final week.Cleveland moved into a tie for the second AL...

Ailing Josh Donaldson not starting in Blue Jays' home openerTORONTO (AP) Josh Donaldson has a sore calf and is not in the lineup for the struggling Toronto Blue Jays for their home opener.The team also said Tuesday that closer Roberto Osuna has been activated off the 10-day disabled...

Associated PressAndujar hits first career grand slam, Yankees beat Jays 7-2By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Miguel Andujar first got manager Aaron Boone's attention at spring training.Two months into his rookie season, Andujar's impressive hitting is getting attention all around the major leagues.Andujar hit his first career grand slam, CC...

Twins, Indians getting 26th players for Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Cleveland and Minnesota are both carrying a 26th player on their rosters for their two-game series in Puerto Rico.The Indians recalled outfielder Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus, a move made official on Tuesday. Allen was on...

Champion Astros extend manager Hinch's contract through 2022HOUSTON (AP) The World Series champion Houston Astros have rewarded manager A.J. Hinch with a new contract that extends his run in the dugout through the 2022 season.The Astros made the announcement Thursday.Hinch's contract had been set to expire after this...

AP Sports WriterLF Dickerson agrees to terms on 2-year deal with MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Left fielder Corey Dickerson agreed to terms Saturday on a $17.5 million, two-year contract with the Miami Marlins, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on...

Options: Indians keep Brantley for $11.5M, Tomlin for $3MCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians are convinced Michael Brantley will be healthy and productive, and they exercised his $11.5 million option for 2018.The 30-year-old Brantley hit .299 with nine homers and 52 RBIs in 90 games, his second straight injury-shortened season....

AP Baseball WriterChapman, Yankees agree to $48M, 3-year contractBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Aroldis Chapman is staying with the New York Yankees, amending his contract to a $48 million, three-year deal.The 31-year-old All-Star closer had been owed $15 million in each of the next two seasons as part...

AP Sports WriterNationals recall 32-year-old rookie Yadiel HernándezBy BEN NUCKOLSWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have selected the contract of 32-year-old rookie Yadiel Hernandez, who played professionally for five years in his native Cuba before signing with Washington in 2016.Hernandez has put up impressive numbers in the minors but has...

AP Sports WriterBack in Japan, Shohei Ohtani says MLB a whole new ballgameBy JIM ARMSTRONGTOKYO (AP) Shohei Ohtani says it didn't take him long to realize he was competing at a much higher level during his first season in Major League Baseball.Ohtani returned to Japan and held a...