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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 WriterMachado had regular offseason with business focused on fieldBy STEPHEN HAWKINSPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Manny Machado took care of business again this winter. It was all about baseball on the field this time.''It was good, it was a regular offseason for me,'' Machado said Tuesday before the...

Associated PressSlumping Davis considered retirement, back with OriolesBy RICH DUBROFFSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Chris Davis was so despondent last September about his prolonged woes, the slumping slugger considered drastic action. He thought about walking away from the Baltimore Orioles, the game of baseball and a rich contract.A two-time major...

Associated PressMariners' young duo hoping to make mark in starting rotationBy JOSE M. ROMEROPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) The future of the Seattle Mariners’ starting rotation is now, with left-hander Justus Sheffield virtually assured of a spot and fellow rising prospect Justin Dunn a top contender to join the group.Both...

Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin goes to salary arbitrationPHOENIX (AP) Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin asked an arbitration panel for a raise to $2.2 million and the team argued for $1.85 million during a hearing Tuesday.Goodwin hit .262 last year and set career bests with 17 homers and...

AP Sports WriterKershaw to Dodgers: Use anger over cheating Astros as fuelBy GREG BEACHAMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Houston Astros and Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the scandal over the past several...

AP Sports WriterSounds of spring won't let Astros forget cheating scandalBy KRISTIE RIEKENWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) These are the new sounds of spring for the Houston Astros: a fan banging on a trash can, another calling Jose Altuve a cheater.That's what greeted the Astros during their first...

Associated PressIf at first: Ryan Braun back at 1B for OF-heavy BrewersBy ANDREW WAGNERPHOENIX (AP) Ryan Braun spent much of his first morning at spring training looking for equipment.The Milwaukee Brewers' veteran outfielder is expecting to get significant time at first base this season after the team added...

AP Sports WriterManfred's 'piece of metal' angers Doolittle, Turner, othersBy HOWARD FENDRICHWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Players who have won a World Series -- and those who have come up short -- seethed Monday at Commissioner Rob Manfred's reference to the sport's championship trophy as merely a ''piece...

Associated PressBáez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last seasonBy BRIAN M. BERGNER JR.MESA, Ariz. (AP) Javier Báez wants his Chicago Cubs to be better prepared this season.The two-time All-Star said Sunday at spring training that he and the Cubs were lacking last year when it came to their...

AP Sports WriterAngels owner Moreno acknowledges he killed Dodgers tradeBy GREG BEACHAMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno acknowledges he scrapped the proposed trade that would have landed Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling from the Dodgers.Moreno also says the Angels can make an even bigger trade...

AP Baseball WriterSan Francisco Giants are putting up zeroes, using Nos. 0, 00By JANIE McCAULEYSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The San Francisco Giants are putting up zeroes.They believe they might be doing something rarely seen: using uniform numbers 0 and 00 in the same year.When San Francisco added speedy outfielder...