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Associated PressVerlander has lat strain, unlikely to be ready for openerBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander has a...

Associated PressYanks' Sánchez could return Friday; Paxton to start throwingBy MARK DIDTLERCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez could be back...

AP Baseball WriterYelich will be paid deferred money by Brewers until 2042By RONALD BLUMMilwaukee will be paying Christian Yelich until 2042, when the All-Star...

AP Sports WriterHumble Hayes; Pirates 3B prospect impressing as callup nearsBy WILL GRAVESBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Ke'Bryan Hayes thought the call might come last...

AP Sports WriterSigned off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreakBy JAKE SEINERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a...

Associated PressWith athletic family all around, DeShields fits into IndiansBy THERESA SMITHGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Dad, the elder Delino DeShields, is working less than...

Rangers' Calhoun hit in mouth by fastball, taken to hospitalSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was hit in the mouth by...

Associated PressBetter plate discipline could move up Robles in Nats' orderBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Given a chance to play last...

Rangers' Calhoun hit in mouth by fastball, taken to hospitalSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was hit in the mouth by...

Associated PressAstros ace Verlander pulled early with triceps sorenessBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander felt soreness in...

Associated PressYankees C Gary Sanchez says sore back improvingBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla (AP) New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez said his sore back...

Associated PressOrioles claim RHP Hector Velazquez on waivers from Red SoxBy RICH DUBROFFSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez...