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KC's Santana fans 8, but gives up 4 HRs to Angels

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ervin Santana's mastery of the strike zone against his former teammates was incomplete.

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Encarnacion hits slam, Blue Jays beat Orioles 12-6

TORONTO (AP) — With his first major league start in the books, Kevin Gausman was looking forward to a good night's rest.

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Indians call up LHP Barnes, designate LHP Huff

BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have recalled left-hander Scott Barnes and designated left-hander David Huff for assignment.

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Jose Canseco denies sexual assault allegation

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco is denying a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her, calling the allegations "laughable."

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Chase Utley out 2-4 weeks with oblique strain

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have placed five-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain.

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Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox.

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Orioles option RHP Arrieta, promote RHP Gausman

TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles optioned right-hander Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk and designated right-hander Alex Burnett for assignment on Thursday.

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McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on a rainy Thursday for their fourth straight win.

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Yankees 1B Teixeira, LHP Pettitte improving

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Injured New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could soon start playing in minor league games.

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Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Bruins have postponed their games while authorities search for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Baseball begins again for Pirates and die-hard fans in Bradenton

BRADENTON - John Bodner wears a T-shirt bearing his favorite player's number 21, as he sits watching the Pittsburgh Pirates go through batting practice for the first t…

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Bonds, Clemens rejected; no one elected to BB Hall

NEW YORK (AP) -- Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have been denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame with voters failing to elect any can…

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Royals acquire Shields, Davis from Rays for Myers

The Kansas City Royals have acquired starting pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Wil Myers and a package of minor league prospects.

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Ruppert, O'Day, White elected to baseball Hall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire Hank O'Day and barehanded catcher Deacon White have been elected to the baseball …

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A-Rod needs hip surgery, will miss season's start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez will have surgery on his left hip and will miss the start of the season and possibly the entire first half.

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BJ Upton, Braves finalize $75.25M, 5-year deal

ATLANTA (AP) -- Free agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have finalized a $75.25 million, five-year contract.

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Hiroki Kuroda, Yankees agree to $15 million deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trying to get under baseball's luxury tax by 2014, the New York Yankees don't mind spending big as long as it's on one-year deals.

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Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey win MVP awards

NEW YORK (AP) -- Miguel Cabrera has a Most Valuable Player award to go with his Triple Crown. And Buster Posey has an MVP prize to put alongside his second World Series ring.