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AP Sports WriterCubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.The Cubs are instituting pay cuts because of the coronavirus crisis, but there will be...

Pirates infielder Kramer out 4-6 months after hip surgeryPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Kramer will miss four to six months months while recovering from surgery on his right hip.The team announced Wednesday that Kramer underwent the procedure last week in Vail, Colorado. The 26-year-old Kramer had been...

Agency that oversees Coliseum says A's haven't paid rentOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The head of the agency that oversees the Oakland Coliseum says the A’s have informed him they had “no ability to pay” the annual $1.2 million rent on the facility.“They said because they haven’t used it, they...

An unusual ring to it: Nats opt for virtual Series ceremonyWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals will unveil their World Series championship rings during a “virtual” ceremony shown on television and online Sunday -- an unprecedented approach brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.With the start of the Major League...

AP Baseball WriterRangers prefer new home over Arizona for 2nd spring trainingBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Texas Rangers would prefer to stay home in their new ballpark instead of returning to Arizona whenever it is time to get back to spring training.They still haven't played a game, or even had an...

AP Sports WriterAngels plan employee furloughs amid coronavirus pandemicBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels will implement furloughs across their organization starting June 1, becoming the latest team to take steps against the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Angels spokesperson Marie Garvey issued a statement on...

AP Sports WriterCupCheck: 10 major leaguers market game, help fight cancerBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) On an off day in Los Angeles four years ago, a group of major leaguers players went to Manhattan Beach and played the prototype for a new game.Curt Casali, Matt Andriese, Alex Cobb and...

D-backs OF Starling Marte says wife dies of heart attackPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte announced on social media that his wife Noelia has died of a heart attack.''Today I go through the great pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Marlins will allow players access for workoutsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins will allow players on their 40-man roster access to their spring training complex to pitch off a mound or hit in batting cages beginning Tuesday, a person familiar with the decision...

D-backs OF Starling Marte says wife dies of heart attackPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte announced on social media that his wife Noelia has died of a heart attack.''Today I go through the great pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to...

Woman, boy, 5, drown in Houston home of ex-Dodger CrawfordHOUSTON (AP) A 5-year-old boy and a woman drowned in the backyard pool of former LA Dodger player Carl Crawford's Houston home, according to reports.Houston police were called about 2:40 p.m. Saturday for a reported drowning at a north...

AP Baseball WriterNew MLB rules: shower at home, don't spit, Mr Met stay awayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in...