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Campaign pitch: Trump goes to bat for Rose in Hall of FameWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump wants Cooperstown to open its doors for Pete Rose.Trump tweeted Saturday that baseball's career hits leader should be in the Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, Rose again asked Major League Baseball to...

Red Sox sign Benintendi to $10 million, two-year dealBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with Andrew Benintendi by signing the outfielder to a $10 million, two-year contract Saturday.The 25-year-old Benintendi hit .277 with 51 homers and 259 RBIs in his first three-plus seasons in the major...

AP Sports WriterMarlins' Mattingly bothered by sign-stealing, Jeter voteBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Baseball’s news cycle of late has been dominated by the sign-stealing scandal that led to upheaval in Houston and Boston, as well as Derek Jeter missing out on being a unanimous selection for Baseball’s Hall of...

MLB CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 4-21 - Salary arbitration hearings, Phoenix.Feb. 11 - Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.Feb. 16 - Voluntary reporting date for other players.Feb. 21 - Mandatory reporting date.March 26 - Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.April 18-19 - San Diego vs....

AP Baseball WriterSpring training: time for pitchers, catchers and cheatersBy RONALD BLUMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Baseball returns to the field next week when pitchers, catchers and cheaters report to spring training.Fans await the annual sunny scenes of favorites stretching on bright green grass in Florida and Arizona.This year the...

AP Baseball WriterPopular OF Hunter Pence returning to GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Hunter Pence could hardly hide his enthusiasm about returning to San Francisco.''I have GIANT news... I'm back!'' he posted on Twitter along with a photo of him walking across the street to the ballpark.A fan...

Taylor, Dodgers reach $13.4M, 2-year deal, avoid arbitrationLOS ANGELES (AP) For Chris Taylor and the Los Angeles Dodgers, reaching a multiyear contract was like a dance routine: a five, six, seven, eight.Los Angeles and the utilityman avoided arbitration when they agreed to an $13.4 million, two-year contract that...

MLB will not schedule any more promotions of Roger WatersNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will not schedule any more advertising on its platforms promoting music artist Roger Waters.The leadership of the Jewish advocacy organization B'nai B'rith International sent a letter to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred last month...

Mets' Schneider shifted to big league staff from Triple-ANEW YORK (AP) Brian Schneider was shifted to major league quality control coach by the New York Mets, filling the opening created when Luis Rojas replaced Carlos Beltran as manager.The 43-year-old was Miami's catching coach for the past four seasons...

AP Baseball WriterPopular OF Hunter Pence returning to GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Former fan favorite Hunter Pence is returning to the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a contract that will give the young club a veteran presence in both the outfield and clubhouse in a season of...

AP Sports WriterDodgers head into camp with added firepower in Betts, PriceBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to spring training with added firepower for an already potent offense and pitching rotation.After being quiet most of the winter, they pulled off a blockbuster deal...

AP Sports WriterPadres look to welcome back Tatis from season-ending injuryBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres head into spring training fresh off the disappointment of not landing Mookie Betts but eager to get on with the ever-evolving rebuilding they hope will make them competitive sooner...