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Associated PressDodgers' Bellinger glad to put offseason drama behind himBy JACK THOMPSONSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) This wasn't what Cody Bellinger had in mind for getting his feet wet to start 2020.The Los Angeles Dodgers MVP was in the lineup for his team's spring training opener Saturday, facing the San...

Indians RHP Carrasco day to day with mild hip flexor strainGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a mild strain of his right hip flexor after feeling discomfort while doing squats in the weight room during spring training.The team said Friday that Carrasco...

AP Sports WriterReddick says he, teammates have received death threatsBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) On the day Houston outfielder Josh Reddick said he and other players have received death threats in the wake of the team's sign-stealing scandal, union head Tony Clark said safety had become...

Associated PressCards' Goldschmidt looking for consistent swingBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Paul Goldschmidt never found consistency with his swing last season.Poor swings that yield ugly results early in this year's spring training games may actually prevent that from happening again this season."That can allow you to make adjustments...

Alcántara, 3 minor leaguers banned for positive drug testsNEW YORK (AP) Free agent pitcher Victor Alcantara was suspended for 80 games Friday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.The 26-year-old right-hander was 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA last season in...

AP Sports WriterIt's champs vs. cheaters as Nats and Astros meet SaturdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) It will be champs vs. cheaters in a World Series rematch when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros play their exhibition opener on Saturday night.The last time these teams met,...

AP Sports WriterIt's champs vs. cheaters as Nats and Astros meet SaturdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) It will be champs vs. cheaters in a World Series rematch when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros play their exhibition opener on Saturday night.The last time these teams met,...

AP Baseball Writer2-time Cy Young winner Kluber has 'a lot to prove' in TexasBy STEPHEN HAWKINSSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) After Corey Kluber was traded to Texas, his new manager got a lot of texts and calls from people saying what a phenomenal pitcher and person the Rangers got.The only...

Associated PressLewis hoping to power up for Mariners in first full seasonBy JOSE M. ROMEROPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Kyle Lewis showed late last season that he’s ready for a regular role in the Seattle Mariners outfield, and he hopes his short time in the major leagues following a September...

Yankees' Severino frustrated by being shut down againTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino says it is ''definitely frustrating'' to be shut down in spring training for the second consecutive year.Severino has right forearm soreness near the elbow, which has been an off and on issue...

Bradley wins last arbitration case, teams have 7-5 marginPHOENIX (AP) Arizona reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players.Bradley, a 27-year right-hander, was given a raise from $1.83 million to $4.1 million on Friday by arbitrators...

Bradley wins last arbitration case, teams have 7-5 marginPHOENIX (AP) Arizona reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players.Bradley, a 27-year right-hander, was given a raise from $1.83 million to $4.1 million on Friday by arbitrators...