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Associated PressMaeda gives up leadoff HR in 1st start for Twins, settles inBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Kenta Maeda got off to...

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...

Associated PressStrasburg, Corbin ramping up slowly after long postseasonBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg will throw at...

Pirates' Archer scratched from start due to neck tightnessTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night...

Associated PressIndians invite top INF prospect Jones to major league campBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz (AP) Nolan Jones hopes his older brother will now...

AP Sports WriterJeter says Astros scandal is a 'black eye" for baseballBy STEVEN WINEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Derek Jeter wishes baseball could change the...

Associated PressBetts draws big cheer, drives in run during Dodgers debutBy JACK THOMPSONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Mookie Betts still has some work to do,...

2B Dozier gets agreement with Padres, invite to spring campPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Free agent second baseman Brian Dozier and the San Diego Padres...

Not his first rodeo: Bumgarner admits to roping under aliasSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events...

Associated PressAstros stars sit again, Nats hoist World Series trophyBy BY CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Away from their friendly cocoon, Alex...

Phanatic mascot gets new look as Phillies, creators tangleCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) He's 42 years old, a little out of shape and clearly no...

AP Sports WriterFriendly to Fiers: A's pitcher gets cheers in spring gameBy DAVID BRANDTMESA, Ariz. (AP) Oakland Athletics fan K.C. Sandstrom was sitting...