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Associated PressGreinke makes 1st outing after later arrival with AstrosBy BY CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Zack Greinke wants to sharpen his slider without neglecting his other pitches.''Sometimes if you spend a lot of time on something new, the stuff you do good sometimes suffers from it,'' Greinke said...

Peralta opts for security in $15.5M deal with BrewersBy ANDREW WAGNERPHOENIX (AP) Freddy Peralta gave his mom an unforgettable Mother's Day in 2018, striking out 13 while winning his major league debut as she looked on at Coors Field.Two years later he gained financial security for his family,...

AP Sports WriterYoung pitching at foundation of Marlins' rebuilding planBy STEVEN WINEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Adam Conley has pitched in the Miami Marlins’ organization since 2011, which gives him a unique perspective on the quality of their rotation through a decade of losing.It's on the rise, he says.“The depth...

Associated PressStanton upset over latest injury, could miss March 26 openerBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA. Fla. (AP) New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is upset over his latest injury, a strained right calf that could sideline him for opening day.''It makes it seem like I didn't take care of myself....

AP Sports WriterCowboy Up: MadBum solid in first outing with DiamondbacksBy DAVID BRANDTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Madison Bumgarner showed the Arizona Diamondbacks he's more than a rodeo star.The team's marquee free-agent acquisition of the offseason was solid in his first spring training outing on Thursday. He retired his first...

AP Baseball WriterMLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chiefBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Kerwin Danley became the first African American umpire crew chief in Major League Baseball when a series of promotions, additions and retirements were announced Thursday.The moves included Alfonso Marquez being elevated to the first Hispanic...

AP Sports WriterAwestruck Ted Simmons marvels at the Baseball Hall of FameBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Ted Simmons just had to stop and soak it all in.''It's totally overwhelming and humbling, to say the very least,'' Simmons said Thursday as he gazed at the Baseball Hall of Fame's...

AP Sports WriterCowboy Up: MadBum solid in first outing with DiamondbacksBy DAVID BRANDTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Madison Bumgarner showed the Arizona Diamondbacks he's more than a rodeo star.The team's marquee free-agent acquisition of the offseason was solid in his first spring training outing on Thursday. He retired his first...

Associated PressRed Sox left-hander Sale to start season on injured listBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will start the season on the injured list, manager Ron Roenicke said Thursday.Sale, who reported to camp with pneumonia and is behind schedule, will be placed...

Braves' Foltynewicz ready to put 2019 season behind himNORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) When Mike Foltynewicz was asked how long it took him to get over his nightmarish start in Game 5 of the NL Division Series, he said “two or three days.”The Atlanta Braves pitcher said he quickly...

AP Sports WriterHard-throwing Pearson one of many talented young Blue JaysBy DAVID BRANDTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays already have an intriguing young lineup with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio hoping to build off promising 2019 seasons.A hard-throwing pitching prospect could be joining them...

Associated PressPuk looking sharp in return from Tommy John surgeryBy JOSE M. ROMEROMESA, Ariz. (AP) A.J. Puk is looking and feeling strong after pitching three innings in his first two spring training starts for the Oakland Athletics.Two years removed from Tommy John surgery, Puk threw into the mid-90-mph...