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AP Sports WriterAP source: White Sox INF Moncada agrees to 5-year contractBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a five-year contract with Yoan Moncada, locking up another one of their promising young hitters.A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said there also...

No more swimming at Marlins games: Nightclub closesMIAMI (AP) The Clevelander nightclub at Marlins Park didn't make the team this year.The club beyond the left field wall at field level has closed. It included a swimming pool, dancers and DJs, and had been a staple at the ballpark...

No more swimming at Marlins games: Nightclub closesMIAMI (AP) The Clevelander nightclub at Marlins Park didn't make the team this year.The club beyond the left field wall at field level has closed. It included a swimming pool, dancers and DJs, and had been a staple at the ballpark...

AP Sports WriterCubs' Happ says minor league stay made him betterBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) Ian Happ was a top prospect. Then he had a very uncertain future after he was sent down to the minors again. Then he made his way back to the Chicago Cubs.All in...

AP Sports WriterBryce Harper already in midseason form for PhilliesBy ROB MAADDICLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Bryce Harper launched an opposite-field shot for his third homer in two days, prompting a few fans to yell ''M-V-P'' as he circled the bases.It's only spring training but expectations are high.''I'm OK with...

AP Sports WriterMLB reminding teams about sticky substance rulesBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) Gaylord Perry threw a spitball. Joe Niekro had an emery board and a piece of sandpaper. Whitey Ford used his wedding ring.Pitchers have been tinkering with the ball for years in search of an advantage,...

Associated PressLongtime Giant Pablo Sandoval still feeling fans' loveBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Pablo Sandoval endeared himself to San Francisco fans while helping the Giants win World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.He continues to give to the team.Sandoval, who at 33 is heading into his...

Collin McHugh joins pitching-needy Boston Red SoxFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Right-hander Collin McHugh agreed Thursday to a $600,000, one-year contract with the pitching-needy Boston Red Sox, a deal that allows him earn up to $4.25 million.However, he is recovering from a flexor injury in his pitching am and...

Pirates sanitize LECOM Park as proactive measure vs. virusBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have given their spring training home a deep clean as a proactive measure after a man in Manatee County tested positive for coronoavirus.Pirates spokesman Brian Warecki said workers sanitized the clubhouse, press box, concession...

AP Sports WriterYelich stays quiet amid reports of new contract with BrewersBy JAY COHENPHOENIX (AP) Christian Yelich is staying quiet when it comes to his contract situation with the Milwaukee Brewers.While Yelich is brushing off questions about his new deal, his teammates are all-too-happy to sing his praises.The...

Associated PressAstros' Springer wants to be more like BrantleyBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) George Springer's goal for 2020 has the ring of a 1980s shoe marketing campaign.''I want to be like Mike,'' the Houston Astros slugger said, referring not to Jordan but to teammate Michael Brantley.Brantley...

Associated PressReds' Bauer says tipping pitches for Dodgers all in funBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Trevor Bauer thinks his decision to tip pitches for a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during a spring training game and the resulting attention are good for baseball.The Cincinnati Reds' outspoken starter signaled pitches...