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Pirates' Pablo Reyes banned 80 games for positive drug testNEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes was suspended 80 games on Wednesday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.He became the second player in three days suspended for Boldenone, which...

Pirates' Pablo Reyes banned 80 games for positive drug testNEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes was suspended 80 games on Wednesday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.He became the second player in three days suspended for Boldenone, which...

AP Sports WriterAstros name barred by Little Leagues near WilliamsportBy JAKE SEINERJust 60 miles east of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, one Little League director is sending a clear message to his 4,000 players about the Houston Astros and their sign-stealing scam.Jose Altuve? Alex Bregman? Carlos Correa? They're all out.''Right now, in...

Díaz, Aguilar, Goodwin win salary arbitration casesPHOENIX (AP) Houston infielder Aledmys Diaz, Miami first baseman Jesus Aguilar and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin all won their salary arbitration cases Wednesday, cutting the teams' advantage to 6-4 in decisions this year with three cases remaining.Diaz was awarded $2.6...

Associated PressTwins' staff holds the key to team loaded with offenseBy KEN POWTAKFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Expecting another big season from their high-octane offense, the Minnesota Twins hope to pitch well enough to win a second straight AL Central title.Minnesota set a major-league record with 307 homers and...

Fiers to make spring debut Sunday in A's split-squad gameMESA, Ariz. (AP) Mike Fiers is scheduled to start a split-squad game for Oakland on Sunday in his first game action since revealing the Houston Astros' cheating scheme.It had not been determined Wednesday whether Fiers' spring training debut would...

AP Baseball WriterChoo relishing 2020, the last year of big Rangers contractBy STEPHEN HAWKINSSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Shin-Soo Choo wants to enjoy baseball even more this season, all of those times in the clubhouse and on the field while still at the top of the Texas Rangers lineup.''I don't...

Associated PressReds' Luis Castillo aims for Cy Young after breakout seasonBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz (AP) Luis Castillo accomplished two of his goals last year: He was the Reds' opening day starter and made the All-Star team. He's aiming higher in 2020.With an upgraded offense behind him, Cincinnati's best...

Aaron on hand as 'World Series or nothing' Braves ramp upNORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) Nothing like a little encouragement from Hammerin' Hank himself to show the way at spring training for the Atlanta Braves.The Braves welcomed Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron to their first full-squad workout and...

Associated PressBatting champ Anderson says he won't change his styleBy JACK THOMPSONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) As far as Tim Anderson is concerned, winning a batting title doesn't change his status.Anderson led the major leagues with a .335 average last season for the Chicago White Sox. Despite a sprained ankle...

AP Baseball WriterStewart, Turnbull facing crucial 2020 season for TigersBy NOAH TRISTERLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Christin Stewart homered in the top of the 10th inning to lift Detroit to a win in its season opener last year. A few days later, Spencer Turnbull took the mound for the Tigers...

Associated PressYankees' Judge says Astros should be stripped of 2017 titleBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees star Aaron Judge feels the Houston Astros should be stripped of their 2017 World Series championship.''You cheated and you didn't earn it.,'' Judge said Tuesday after the Yankees' first full-squad...