Longtime Tiger McAuliffe dead at 76DETROIT — Long time Detroit Tigers infielder Dick McAuliffe died Friday at the age of 76, the team announced before Monday night's game.There was no cause of death given. McAuliffe was born Nov. 29, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut.McAuliffe joined the Tigers as a 20-year-old in 1960, and was a fixture in the middle of the infield until 1973. He played in three straight All-Star Games from 1965-67, and led the American League with 95 runs scored in 1968. Despite coming to the plate 658 times that season as Detroit's leadoff hitter, he didn't ground into a double play.

Rangers’ Odor expects suspensionOAKLAND, Calif. — Rangers infielder Rougned Odor said he expected to be suspended for punching Toronto’s Jose Bautista during Sunday’s game in Arlington, Texas. Odor said he doesn’t regret it.He addressed the media before Texas took on the Oakland Athletics on Monday night, saying he thinks a feud with the Blue Jays is over.Texas manager Jeff Banister said that any suspension would be severe and that it was about two players who play the game with passion.

Angels, Lincecum closing on dealLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, a free agent trying to come back from hip surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced.Lincecum tossed 41 pitches on May 6 for about three dozen scouts representing nearly every major league club in Scottsdale, Arizona, the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants.

Woods progressing, unsure of returnBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods says he’s “progressing nicely” in his return from two surgeries on his back but he’s still not sure when he’ll return to competitive golf.Woods said he’s getting stronger and hitting the ball better during practice at his home club in Florida, but added that he is not ready to play against the world’s best.

Broncos’ Sanchez undergoes surgeryMENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Mark Sanchez will miss the first few days of OTAs next week after undergoing surgery to repair a ligament in his left, non-throwing hand.The Denver Broncos’ new quarterback injured his left thumb in a weight room mishap while participating in team-wide strength and conditioning.