[naviga:h3]Bush drops out of Marlins’ purchase[/naviga:h3]

MIAMI — Jeb Bush has dropped out of the race for the Miami Marlins.

The ex-presidential candidate and former Florida governor is no longer interested in buying the Marlins and has ended his pursuit of the team, two people close to the negotiations said.

One of the people said former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, who had been part of Bush’s group, is still exploring a bid with other investors.

[naviga:h3]Strickland, Harper get suspensions[/naviga:h3]

SAN FRANCISCO — Giants reliever Hunter Strickland received a six-game suspension and Washington’s Bryce Harper was penalized four games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at AT&T Park a day earlier.