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Associated PressIndians beat White Sox 8-6 thanks to Mercado's clutch catchBy BRIAN DULIKCLEVELAND (AP) Oscar Mercado's spectacular running catch saved the game for the Cleveland Indians. It also might have saved their season.The rookie made a leaping, backhanded grab of Eloy Jimenez's drive to center field with the...

AP Sports WriterInfield Shift: Indians to try 2B Kipnis in center fieldBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jason Kipnis is going back to an old stomping ground.Cleveland's two-time All-Star second baseman could get some playing time in center field as the Indians look to add depth in their outfield after...

Hellickson, Napoli, Revere among the latest big league cutsBy The Associated PressWashington pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Cleveland slugger Mike Napoli and Cincinnati outfielder Ben Revere were among the latest cuts as big league teams reached a deadline to make roster decisions.Kansas City pitcher Ricky Nolasco, Minnesota infielder Erick Aybar and...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets tab Indians coach Mickey Callaway as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the New York Mets have hired Cleveland pitching coach Mickey Callaway as their manager.Callaway receives a three-year contract, according to the person, who spoke on...

AP Sports WriterManager Joe Maddon won't be back with Cubs next seasonBy JAY COHENFrom the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins in a Wrigleyville bar five years ago, he talked about winning.He was the right manager at the right time for a franchise that had...

Ex-M's ace Félix Hernández has minor league deal with BravesATLANTA (AP) Longtime Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez reached a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Monday that includes an invite to big league spring training.The right-hander would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added to...

Astros SS Correa heading to disabled list with stiff backST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is heading to the 10-day disabled list because of a stiff back.Correa sat out games on Tuesday and Wednesday, and wasn't in the lineup Thursday night at Tampa Bay. The...

Edwin Jackson agrees to minor league deal with TigersDETROIT (AP) Right-hander Edwin Jackson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers and will report to Triple-A Toledo.The 35-year-old was 1-5 with an 11.12 ERA this season for Toronto, his record 14th major league team over...

Ex-Major League Baseball player sought in woman's killingSCOTTSALE, Ariz. (AP) The unoccupied vehicle of a former professional baseball player sought in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in a Phoenix suburb was found Saturday found near Flagstaff in northern Arizona, police said.Police have probable cause to arrest 37-year-old...

Osuna's administrative leave extended through May 28NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna for a third seven-day period through May 28 as it investigates an assault charge filed against the All-Star.Osuna was put on administrative leave by MLB on...

Associated PressMets honor Seaver with salute, jersey and dirt-smudged kneeBy JERRY BEACHNEW YORK (AP) Far too young to remember Tom Seaver's glory days, Pete Alonso and the New York Mets found a perfect way to pay tribute to the greatest player in franchise history.Starting pitcher Robert Gsellman, his...

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...