Baseball Transactions From The AP on Tuesday
The Associated Press notes multiple major league moves including Kansas City Royals terms with Dan Reicher and Jim Pittsley to Omaha. New York Yankees place Bernie Williams on the 15 day DL. Texas Rangers sign Luis Ortiz to a minor league deal. Chicago Cubs trade Frank Castillo to Colorado for Matt Pool and recall Dave Swartzbaugh. Cincinnati Reds trade Hector Carrasco and Scott Service to Kansas City for Jon Nunnally and Chris Stynes. Montreal Expos announce Lee Smith retirement. St Louis Cardinals waive Fernando Valenzuela. Eric Ludwick recalled by Cardinals. San Diego Padres sign Kevin Nicholson and assign him to Peoria Arizona League.
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NCAA probes former player Lester Earl transfer to Kansas
LSU associate athletic director Bo Bahnsen says NCAA investigators will arrive soon to question Lester Earl about his transfer to Kansas in December, as LSU officials confirm the inquiry from the university's compliance office.
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Ottawa Cyclones Seniors Lead Summer Team Bonding
Ottawa High School seniors Ricky Bulmer and Joe Kramer take leadership as returning starters for the Cyclones. They and other players have practiced in Ottawa, Lawrence, and Kansas City after relaxed summer rules. Bulmer moves to power forward and averaged nearly 15 points last season while Kramer eyeing increased scoring as the team builds chemistry and on court timing.
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Cowboys announce retirement of Haley and Novacek
Charles Haley and Jay Novacek retire from the Dallas Cowboys due to back injuries. Haley, 33, with 97.5 sacks and five Super Bowl rings, and Novacek, 34, a 339 catch leader on third downs, end long Cowboys careers marked by Super Bowls and crucial plays. Jerry Jones calls it a sad day.
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Weather rules British Open at Royal Troon
The British Open at Royal Troon hinges on shifting winds and course changes. Players like Nick Price note wind direction can alter tee and club choices by 7 to 8 clubs, making the 463-yard hole play completely different. Greg Norman adds that course changes redefine strategy and the event’s beauty.
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Brewers sweep Royals as Nilsson stars in 5-2 win
Milwaukee gains to within two games of .500 at 43-45 after a 5-2 victory in Kansas City. Dave Nilsson hit two solo homers off Kevin Appier, adding an RBI groundout, while Scott Karl earned the win in his first decision since May 23. The Brewers’ bullpen shut down KC, who extended a 12-game losing streak to end the previous day.
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Royals trade Carrasco and Nunnally in four-player deal
Cincinnati reliever Hector Carrasco heads to Kansas City after a 1-2 season with a 3.68 ERA in 38 games. Jon Nunnally arrives with high hopes, pinch hitting in a 7-4 loss to St Louis and saying he would contribute wherever needed.
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Royals reach agreement with top draft pick Reichert
Kansas City Royals announce terms with right handed pitcher Dan Reichert their No. 1 pick from last month's draft. Reichert from Turlock California will be introduced at a media briefing in Oakland before the Royals game with the Athletics. He will then work out with pitching coach Bruce Kison. Reichert 6 3 75 inches tall went 13 4 with a 2 30 ERA as a University of the Pacific junior and led NCAA Division I with 169 strikeouts in 133 innings. The team plans to assign him to the Spokane Indians in the Northwest League.
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