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AP Baseball WriterGiants' Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing fatherBy JANIE McCAULEYSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Johnny Cueto remains in his native Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training.The Giants plan to reach out to him to see how he...

AP Baseball WriterMets ace Syndergaard won't return until after All-Star breakBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Mets star pitcher Noah Syndergaard will be sidelined through at least the Major League Baseball All-Star break because of a torn muscle behind his right arm.The hardest-throwing starting pitcher in MLB with an...

AP Sports WriterWave of injuries force Marlins to start Dee Gordon to shortBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Dee Gordon is the Miami Marlins' new starting shortstop, and that's by default.Adeiny Hechavarria and rookie J.T. Riddle became the third and fourth players on the left side the Marlins' infield to...

Boston's David Price likely to start season on disabled listFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox say left-hander David Price is likely to start the season on the disabled list because of his sore pitching elbow.Starting the second season of a $217 million, seven-year contract, Price has...

Associated PressRoyals gather in private to remember, celebrate VenturaBy MARGARET STAFFORDKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy remembered Yordano Ventura as a man who did everything with passion and lived for baseball. First baseman Eric Hosmer said Ventura was the fun-loving little brother that everyone...

Marlins put Volquez on 10-day DL with right thumb blisterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Miami Marlins have put Edinson Volquez on the 10-day disabled list with a right thumb blister and recalled right-hander Nick Wittgren from Triple-A New Orleans.The moves announced Wednesday come one day after Volquez struck...

AP Baseball WriterAngels give Fister $1.75M deal to fortify depleted staffBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Looking to reinforce an injury-ravaged pitching staff, the Los Angeles Angels agreed Saturday to a deal with Doug Fister that pays $1.75 million while he is in the major leagues and $100,000 in...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Shortstop position youthful in fantasyBy NANDO DI FINOThe 2017 crop of fantasy shortstops can't really be summed up in your typical terms like ''stacked,'' ''terrible,'' ''shallow'' or ''deep.''It's a true mixed bag - a handful of studs, some late-round sleepers, the usual assortment of defensive...

LEADING OFF: Adams set to join Braves, Yankees-Rays resetBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---WELCOMEFirst baseman Matt Adams is expected to join the Braves in time for their game at SunTrust Park against Washington. Atlanta acquired Adams this weekend from St. Louis, hoping...

AP Baseball WriterYankees closer Aroldis Chapman returns from disabled listBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Aroldis Chapman rejoined his New York teammates Sunday ready to pitch again after more than a month on the disabled list, and the struggling Yankees couldn't wait to have their flame-throwing closer back in...

Milwaukee slugger Braun nears return from DL for calf strainCHICAGO (AP) Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun could return as early as Sunday from a left calf strain.Manager Craig Counsell made the announcement Friday before the Brewers' series opener at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.Braun has been on disabled list...

AP Baseball WriterWith MLB pace of game, even talks go slowlyBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Even talks to speed the pace of Major League Baseball games are going slowly.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said management will speak some more with the players' association before deciding whether to push ahead...