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Francona, 58, underwent a procedure for an irregular heartbeat but is expected to be back managing the Indians July 14.
Francona, 58, underwent a procedure for an irregular heartbeat but is expected to be back managing the Indians July 14.
Manager Paul Molitor is assessing whether his top hitter will play before the All-Star break.
Manager Paul Molitor is assessing whether his top hitter will play before the All-Star break.
Five interesting subplots  most involving Wood  from L.A.’s 1-0 win Wednesday over the second-place Diamondbacks.
Five interesting subplots  most involving Wood  from L.A.’s 1-0 win Wednesday over the second-place Diamondbacks.
Gene Jones is scheduled to be one of two wives to present their husbands next month, along with Kurt Warner’s wife, Brenda.
Gene Jones is scheduled to be one of two wives to present their husbands next month, along with Kurt Warner’s wife, Brenda.
The NFL’s investigation into allegations of domestic violence has gone on for just short of a year, stemming from incidents in July 2016.
The NFL’s investigation into allegations of domestic violence has gone on for just short of a year, stemming from incidents in July 2016.
He has participated twice, finishing second in 2015, but says he won’t be in the HR Derby until 2018, when the All-Star Game is in D.C.
He has participated twice, finishing second in 2015, but says he won’t be in the HR Derby until 2018, when the All-Star Game is in D.C.
The Angels outfielder, on the DL for the first time in his career, hasn’t played since injuring his left thumb in a head-first slide May 28.
The Angels outfielder, on the DL for the first time in his career, hasn’t played since injuring his left thumb in a head-first slide May 28.
Bettis, 28, led the Rockies in wins last season, going 14-8 with a 4.79 ERA, while also leading the team in innings pitched (186).
Bettis, 28, led the Rockies in wins last season, going 14-8 with a 4.79 ERA, while also leading the team in innings pitched (186).
Bills WR Sammy Watkins tweeted, “We gotta get paid more,” in the wake of Saturday’s huge NBA free-agent contracts.
Bills WR Sammy Watkins tweeted, “We gotta get paid more,” in the wake of Saturday’s huge NBA free-agent contracts.
The Braves slugger, who’s played 935 games at first base, has proposed the shift across the diamond to keep Matt Adams in Atlanta’s lineup.
The Braves slugger, who’s played 935 games at first base, has proposed the shift across the diamond to keep Matt Adams in Atlanta’s lineup.