Athletics acquire reliever Nik Turley from Pirates for cashOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing...

Athletics acquire reliever Turley from Pirates for $60,000OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates for $60,000, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer...

José Martínez agrees to 1-year contract with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Jose Martinez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract that pays $1 million while he is in the major leagues and $225,000 while he's...

Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changesNEW YORK (AP) Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein has been hired by Major League Baseball as a consultant for on-field matters and will evaluate possible...

Knebel, Dodgers agree to $5.25 million, 1-year contractLOS ANGELES (AP) New Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract on Thursday that avoided salary arbitration.The 29-year-old was acquired from Milwaukee on Dec. 2...

AP Sports WriterJames Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multiteam dealBy BRIAN MAHONEY and KRISTIE RIEKENJames Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of...

José Martínez agrees to 1-year contract with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Jose Martinez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract that pays $1 million while he is in the major leagues and $225,000 while he's...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics expect to play Friday, as NBA weighs more testingBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Boston Celtics expect their unplanned weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues to end Friday, when they're scheduled to play host to the Orlando Magic.Celtics general...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics expect to play Friday, as NBA weighs more testingBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Boston Celtics expect their unplanned weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues to end Friday, when they're scheduled to play host to the Orlando Magic.They'll still...

AP Sports WriterWalker taking his time as Celtics look to resume playBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) For now the season debut of Celtics point guard Kemba Walker remains in a holding pattern.The Celtics haven't played a game in nearly...