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Cubs invite former closer Morrow to spring trainingCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs announced former closer Brandon Morrow's minor league contract on Wednesday and said he will report to big league spring training.If added to the 40-man roster, Morrow would get a one-year contract paying a $1.5 million salary while...

Braves beat Shane Greene in salary arbitrationPHOENIX (AP) The Atlanta Braves defeated Shane Greene in the first salary arbitration case this year, and the reliever will be paid $6.25 million instead of his request for $6.75 million.Arbitrators Gary Kendellen, Brian Keller and Allen Ponak made the decision Wednesday,...

AP Baseball WriterSteinbrenner wonders 'what if?' Yanks feel cheated by AstrosBy RONALD BLUMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner understands why his players feel cheated by the Houston Astros.If Houston had not been using a video camera to steal opposing catcher's signs in 2017, maybe the...

AP Sports WriterClick seeks quick success with Astros after replacing LuhnowBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Click knows Houston's sign-stealing scandal has tarnished the franchise's reputation.Instead of looking back at the turmoil, the new general manager hopes he can help the Astros make a fresh start.“We're focused on the...

Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Jeter keeps ballot privateNEW YORK (AP) The lone baseball writer who did not vote for Derek Jeter for the Hall of Fame chose to keep his or her ballot private.The Baseball Writers' Association of America released the ballots of 315 Hall voters...

AP Sports WriterClick seeks quick success with Astros after replacing LuhnowBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Click was introduced as the new general manager of the Houston Astros on Tuesday, joining a scandal-plagued team that scrambled to fill two major roles just before the start of spring training.Click took...

Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Jeter keeps ballot privateNEW YORK (AP) The lone baseball writer who did not vote for Derek Jeter for the Hall of Fame chose to keep his or her ballot private.The Baseball Writers' Association of America released the ballots of 315 Hall voters...

Phillies to retire Halladay's 34 on perfect game anniversaryPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies will retire the late Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay's No. 34 this season.The Phillies will pay tribute to Halladay on May 29, 2020, the 10th anniversary of his perfect game against the Marlins. It...

Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Jeter keeps ballot privateNEW YORK (AP) The lone baseball writer who did not vote for Derek Jeter for the Hall of Fame chose to keep his or her ballot private.The Baseball Writers' Association of America released the ballots of 314 Hall voters...

D-backs sign 4 to minor league deals, including OF Jon JayPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks signed four players to minor league contracts Monday, including outfielder Jon Jay and pitcher Edwin Jackson.The other two were catcher John Hicks and outfielder Trayce Thompson. All four have experience in the majors...

D-backs sign 4 to minor league deals, including OF Jon JayPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks signed four players to minor league contracts Monday, including outfielder Jon Jay and pitcher Edwin Jackson.The other two were catcher John Hicks and outfielder Trayce Thompson. All four have experience in the majors...

Greene, Braves argue first salary arbitration case this yearPHOENIX (AP) Atlanta reliever Shane Greene became the first player to go to salary arbitration this year, asking a three-man panel for a raise from $4 million to $6.75 million as the Braves argued for $6.25 million.Arbitrators Gary Kendellen, Brian...