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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...

AP Baseball WriterAfter winter of instability, rising Mets gear up for springBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) It’s been a bizarre and unstable offseason for the New York Mets - even by their standards.They dumped two different managers, cut Yoenis Céspedes’ salary, and ownership took a swing at selling...

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...

Pederson loses in salary arbitrations, owners now lead 3-0PHOENIX (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers beat outfielder Joc Pederson in salary arbitration, giving teams a 3-0 record in hearings this year.Pederson will be paid $7.75 million, while he had sought a raise from $5 million to $9.5 million. The...

AP Sports WriterMendoza has new roles with ESPN, resigns as Mets adviserBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Jessica Mendoza will no longer be on ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball” or work for the New York Mets front office after signing a contract extension with the network.ESPN announced Friday that Mendoza...

AP Baseball WriterManfred on Bryant decision: Roster decisions are club rightBy RONALD BLUMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said roster decisions are a club right and applauded arbitrator Mark Irvings' ruling against Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant.Bryant made his major league debut on April 17, 2015,...

AP Sports WriterAstros reeling from fallout from scandal as spring beginsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Cheaters. Sign-stealers. A team undeserving of the only World Series championship it has won.This is the prevailing image of the Houston Astros as Dusty Baker takes over, returning to the dugout at 70 years...

Clippers get future draft pick in exchange for guard WaltonLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers acquired a future, conditional second-round draft pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guard Derrick Walton Jr. on Thursday.Walton averaged 2.2 points and 1.0 assists in 23 games this season. He's...

AP Sports WriterReds complete 1-year, $1,825,000 deal with Pedro StropBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Reds completed a one-year, $1,825,000 deal with right-hander Pedro Strop on Wednesday, their first move to upgrade the bullpen in an offseason focused on offense.Strop, 34, can earn an additional $1,675,000 in performance bonuses...

AP Sports WriterDonaldson arrival gives Twins extra swagger entering springBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins were squarely focused a year ago on the development of young players and the integration of a new coaching staff, confident in their foundation but not ready to declare themselves contenders.This time,...