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Orioles hire Roger McDowell as their pitching coachBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have hired Roger McDowell to be their pitching coach.The 55-year-old McDowell replaces Dave Wallace, who retired after the 2016 season.McDowell was pitching coach of the Atlanta Braves for 11 years before being fired in October. From...

AP Sports WriterBieber, Indians turn tables on Orioles with 2-0 shutoutBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Coming off successive lopsided defeats to the lowly Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Indians turned to Shane Bieber to pull the team out of its inexplicable collapse.Bieber did his part, restoring the pecking order between...

Braves shortstop Swanson nearing return from stiff backTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson could soon return to the lineup after missing more than a week because of back stiffness.Braves manager Brian Snitker said Sunday that Swanson hit off a tee and should play again ''sooner than...

Associated PressSeahawks QB Russell Wilson to join Yankees' camp MondayBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is set to join the New York Yankees' spring training camp on Monday.The Yankees acquired the one-time minor league infielder from the Texas Rangers on Feb. 7 for future...

Associated PressBlue Jays' Stroman makes 1st spring training startBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) Marcus Stroman has his eyes on starting the Toronto Blue Jays' fourth game of the regular season April 1 against the New York Yankees.Stroman pitched two hitless innings against the Canadian Junior National Team in...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Marlins agree to deal Ozuna to CardinalsBy RONALD BLUMLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Miami has agreed to trade left fielder Marcell Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, the third All-Star jettisoned by the Marlins...

AP Sports WriterMLB All-Stars visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkBy JIM ARMSTRONGHIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda were among the members of Major League Baseball's All-Star tour of Japan who visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Monday.Mattingly laid a...

AP Sports WriterSafe at home? Blue Jays end nomadic journey in BuffaloBy WILL GRAVESThe signage is familiar. And well, really, that's about it. But hey, it beats nothing. Or, to be more precise for the Toronto Blue Jays, it beats seeing their name on the bottom of a scoreboard...

McCann, White Sox agree to $5.4 million, 1-year dealCHICAGO (AP) All-Star catcher James McCann agreed to a $5.4 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday, more than doubling his salary.The 29-year-old McCann was eligible for arbitration.McCann signed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Chicago last...

LEADING OFF: Happ goes for 20th win, Giants visit DodgersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---THE BIG 2-0Toronto lefty J.A. Happ goes for his 20th win when he starts at Seattle in a game between teams competing for the two AL wild cards....

AP Sports WriterIndians' Brantley hopes "bad days" behind him after injuryBy TOM WITHERSGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Michael Brantley has clashed with self-doubt and depression while pushing his body.The former All-Star's light is flickering.Brantley's comeback from right shoulder surgery has been grueling for the Indians' best all-around player, far tougher...

AP Baseball WriterIn shortened season, stars still had chance to shine in 1981By NOAH TRISTERThe season began with Fernandomania and ended with a classic World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Yankees. Mike Schmidt slugged his way to a second consecutive MVP, and Nolan Ryan pitched another no-hitter.But perhaps...