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Omar Vizquel denies wife's allegations of domestic abuseBy The Associated PressLongtime major league shortstop Omar Vizquel denied accusations of domestic abuse made by his wife after she described two alleged acts of physical violence by the 11-time Gold Glove winner in a story published Wednesday by The Athletic.Blanca Vizquel,...

MLB tells managers to expect on-time spring training startST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Big league managers say Major League Baseball instructed them to prepare for spring training to start on time in mid-February despite uncertainty around the coronavirus.Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that officials from the...

AP Baseball WriterGiants sign RHP DeSclafani to $6 million, 1-year contractBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a veteran option for the rotation alongside ace Johnny Cueto.The Giants still will look...

Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $2-million, 1-year dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent catcher Mike Zunino to a $2 million, one-year contract Wednesday that includes a club option for 2022.The option is worth $4 million, could reach $7 million with incentives and...

Omar Vizquel denies wife's allegations of domestic abuseBy The Associated PressLongtime major league shortstop Omar Vizquel denied accusations of domestic abuse made by his wife after she described two alleged acts of physical violence by the 11-time Gold Glove winner in a story published Wednesday by The Athletic.Blanca Vizquel,...

Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $2-million, 1-year dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent catcher Mike Zunino to a $2 million, one-year contract Wednesday that includes a club option for 2022.The option is worth $4 million, could reach $7 million with incentives and...

Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $3 million, 1-year dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Mike Zunino agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $9 million over two seasons.Zunino's contract, announced...

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Tuesday, joining a team now ready to spend big to build a winner.The 30-year-old McCann was an All-Star with...

Rangers sign OF David Dahl to $2.7 million, 1-year contractARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have signed free agent outfielder David Dahl to a $2.7 million, one-year contract after Colorado didn't offer him a contract coming off right shoulder surgery.Dahl hit .183 with no homers and nine RBIs...

AP Sports WriterTwins' Baldelli to Cruz: 'We'd love to see you in spring'By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was discussing the state of his roster in baseball's so-far quiet offseason, making no secret of the team's desire to re-sign designated hitter Nelson Cruz.Baldelli pushed his...

AP Sports WriterPirates' Shelton: pitcher Taillon on track for 2021 returnBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.Taillon is on schedule to return in 2021 after missing most...

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Tuesday, joining a team now ready to spend big to build a winner.The 30-year-old McCann was an All-Star with...