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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...

AP Sports WriterMike Trout rips cheating Astros, calls for bigger punishmentBy GREG BEACHAMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Mike Trout thinks the Houston Astros should pay more dearly for their cheating ways.The Los Angeles Angels' three-time AL MVP ripped the Astros and questioned the discipline handed out by Major League Baseball...

Associated PressCubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost teamBy BRIAN M. BERGNER JR.MESA, Ariz. (AP) Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts isn't convinced bringing in more high-priced free agents during the offseason would have boosted Chicago.''Just because you spent a lot of money doesn't mean you're going to win....

Former star SS Fernandez dies at 57; Blue Jays hits leaderTORONTO (AP) Tony Fernandez, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17 seasons in the major leagues and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series, died Sunday after complications from a kidney...

AP Baseball WriterMaybin notices changes as he starts third tour with TigersBy NOAH TRISTERLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Cameron Maybin is starting his third stint with the Detroit Tigers.This one feels a bit different.''The first two times around, there were a lot of familiar faces,'' the veteran outfielder said Sunday....

AP Baseball WriterBauer gets positive reaction to criticism of playoff planBy STEPHEN HAWKINSGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he has gotten positive response to his criticism of a plan being considered by Major League Baseball to expand the playoffs, one that includes an extended break...

Associated PressMets minor leaguer Tebow keeps aiming for majors at age 32By BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Be it on a Triple-A field in Syracuse or a tennis court in South Asia, Tim Tebow is still working, hoping for a shot at the majors.Now 32, the former...

Former star SS Fernandez dies at 57; Blue Jays hits leaderTORONTO (AP) Tony Fernandez, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17 seasons in the major leagues and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series, died Sunday after complications from a kidney...

Former star SS Fernandez dies at 57; Blue Jays hits leaderTORONTO (AP) Tony Fernandez, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17 seasons in the major leagues and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series, died Sunday after complications from a kidney...

Associated PressSamardzija ready to work with Kapler, lead Giants' staffBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jeff Samardzija calls himself old school, and that seems fairly fitting given the San Francisco Giants’ veteran right-hander is now 35 and entering his 13th major league season.But he sounds willing to embrace...

Former star SS Fernandez dies at 57; Blue Jays hits leaderTORONTO (AP) Tony Fernandez, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17 seasons in the major leagues and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series, died Sunday after complications from a kidney...