MLB

Mets slugger Michael Conforto sent to NY to see doctorNEW YORK (AP) Mets outfielder Michael Conforto was scheduled to be examined by a doctor in New York after tweaking his side while making a catch in a recent spring training game.The slugger had an MRI in Florida but...

Mets slugger Michael Conforto sent to NY to see doctorNEW YORK (AP) Mets outfielder Michael Conforto was scheduled to be examined by a doctor in New York after tweaking his side while making a catch in a recent spring training game.The slugger had an MRI in Florida but...

Mets slugger Michael Conforto sent to NY to see doctorNEW YORK (AP) Mets outfielder Michael Conforto was scheduled to be examined by a doctor in New York after tweaking his side while making a catch in a recent spring training game.The slugger had an MRI in Florida but...

Associated PressKopech hits triple digits in return to mound for White SoxBy JACK THOMPSONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Michael Kopech didn't have any trouble getting back up to speed after 18 months away from the mound.''Yeah, I might have been a little geeked,'' the Chicago White Sox right-hander said Tuesday.Kopech...

Mets' Conforto strains oblique muscle, opening day not clearWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Mets outfielder Michael Conforto strained an oblique muscle on his right side, and it's too early to determine whether he will be able to play in New York's opener against World Series champion Washington on...

Yanks' Gary Sánchez misses batting practice due to fluTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez missed batting practice Tuesday because he has the flu and will be re-evaluated later this week.Manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez, sidelined since the weekend by a sore back, was examined by...

AP Sports WriterRangers' Calhoun has surgery for broken jaw after HBPBy JAKE SEINERSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was having surgery to repair his broken jaw Monday, a day after being hit in the face by a fastball.Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Calhoun was being operated...

AP Sports WriterRoss, Voth, Fedde vying for 5th starter spot for NationalsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Erick Fedde and Austin Voth take their pets to the dog beach together. They check out new restaurants together, too.Fedde and Joe Ross play each other in video games. When...

Dodgers' Kershaw to start opening day for 9th timeGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Kershaw will start the Los Angeles Dodgers' opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants on March 26.Manager Dave Roberts announced the decision on Monday.Kershaw will extend his franchise record for opening day starts to nine. His...

Associated PressPhillies ace Nola missed scheduled start due to the fluBy MARK DIDTLERCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the New York Yankees due to the flu.Phillies manager Joe Girardi said with an off day Wednesday, Nola may rejoin...

Associated PressHilliard looks to build after last-season push for RockiesBy JACK MAGRUDERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Colorado's Sam Hilliard homered on the day of his promotion to the major leagues in late August. By the end of the season he had seven homers, including one apiece off NL All-Stars Hyun-Jin...

Associated PressVerlander has lat strain, unlikely to be ready for openerBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander has a mild strain of a back muscle and said it would “probably take a miracle” for him to pitch in the Astros' opener at Oakland on...