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AP Sports WriterVolatile 2019 behind him, Pirates' Kela embracing new roleBy WILL GRAVESBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Keone Kela spent most of 2019 angry. At losing. At his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. At the team's coaching and support staffs for what he felt was preferential treatment they gave...

Associated PressYanks' Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) Luis Severino will miss the season with an elbow injury that requires Tommy John surgery, and the New York Yankees' rotation no longer looks all that imposing.New York announced Tuesday that the 26-year-old right-hander...

AP Sports WriterWalker bundle of nerves after touring Hall of FameBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Larry Walker's right hand was shaking ever-so-slightly as he reached to sign the space where his plaque will hang in baseball's Hall of Fame. Reality was still sinking in, a month after his...

Associated PressYanks' Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) Luis Severino will miss the season with an elbow injury that requires Tommy John surgery, and the New York Yankees' rotation no longer looks all that imposing.New York announced Tuesday that the 26-year-old right-hander...

Associated PressYanks righty Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season, another setback for the two-time All-Star and the rotation of the AL East favorites.''His plan is to...

Associated PressYanks righty Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for yearBy MARK DIDTLERDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season, general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday.The two-time All-Star righty, who turned 26 last week, was sidelined until...

Martin heals from playoff injury, Braves boast deep bullpenNORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) It’s still painful for reliever Chris Martin to talk about what happened in the playoffs.Game 1 of the NL Division Series last year. The 6-foot-7 reliever entered in the eighth inning against St. Louis with the...

Associated PressAstros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, NationalsBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Schezer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington.The...

Associated PressAstros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, NationalsBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Schezer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington.The...

Creators of original Phanatic call redesign 'an affront'NEW YORK (AP) The creators of the original Phillie Phanatic accused the Philadelphia Phillies of ''an affront to our intellectual property rights and to Phillies fans everywhere'' with the team's redesign of the 42-year-old mascot.The Phillies unveiled the redesign of the...

Associated PressMaeda gives up leadoff HR in 1st start for Twins, settles inBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Kenta Maeda got off to a memorable start for the Minnesota Twins, that's for sure.The Twins newcomer gave up a home run to Boston's Andrew Benintendi to begin the game...

AP Sports WriterArizona GM: D-backs unaware of MadBum's rodeo careerBy DAVID BRANDTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Madison Bumgarner lives on a ranch but were unaware of his recently-discovered side career as a rodeo participant.Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events under the alias Mason Saunders and...