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Rangers' Calhoun hit in mouth by fastball, taken to hospitalSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was hit in the mouth by a fastball Sunday and taken to a hospital.The left-handed hitting Calhoun crumbled after being struck in the jaw by a fastball from Los Angeles Dodgers...

AP Sports WriterSigned off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreakBy JAKE SEINERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning - hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars.Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria...

Associated PressMiami's Mattingly unconcerned about Corey Dickerson's swingBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Miami manager Don Mattingly isn't concerned that free-agent acquisition Corey Dickerson's is currently flirting with .150.In fact, Mattingly's barely noticed.''Corey's a guy I haven't really paid, to be honest with you, a ton of attention to...

AP Sports WriterPhillies see potential to turn rotation into a strengthBy ROB MAADDICLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) For the Philadelphia Phillies to compete in a tough division, they need better starting pitching.There's hope because none of their returning starters performed up to expectations last year, the team strengthened the top...

AP Sports WriterSigned off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreakBy JAKE SEINERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning - hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars.Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria...

AP Sports WriterSigned off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreakBy JAKE SEINERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning - hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars.Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria...

Associated PressDeJong emerging in Cardinals cleanup roleBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Paul DeJong is proving he can be the answer to one of the most pressing spring training questions for the Cardinals.At the spring's midpoint, DeJong's bat is easing concerns about the lineup void created by the loss...

Associated PressO's Mancini to have medical procedure unrelated to baseballBy RICH DUBROFFPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) Baltimore outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini has left the Orioles to undergo what the team is calling “a non-baseball-related medical procedure.”Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, who made the announcement after a game at Tampa Bay...

AP Sports WriterSigned off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreakBy JAKE SEINERSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning - hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars.Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria...

Associated PressIndians OF Mercado day to day with sprained wristBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz (AP) Oscar Mercado's left wrist is only sprained, and the Cleveland Indians are crossing their fingers it will heal in time for the outfielder to be ready for opening day.An MRI taken Friday confirmed the...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox LH Bummer looking to build on last seasonBy JAY COHENGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) When Aaron Bummer looks back on his rise from 19th-round draft pick to key reliever for the Chicago White Sox, one day in particular stands out.The day he found his sinker.''I think...

Associated PressYanks catcher Sanchez has sore back, slowed for couple daysBy MARK DIDTLERBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was scratched from batting practice Saturday due to a sore back, though manager Aaron Boone said he doesn't think the problem is serious.Boone said he thought the...