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Associated PressNats' Ryan Zimmerman sick, delaying spring training debutBy by CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Washington first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is feeling sick, delaying his debut in exhibition games.''He came in today to see a doctor but I sent him home,'' manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday. ''I'm...

Associated PressYanks' Farquhar nearing first outing since brain hemorrhageBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Danny Farquhar is lined up to pitch in a game for the first time since collapsing in the Chicago White Sox dugout last April 20 because of a ruptured aneurysm and brain hemorrhage.The 32-year-old right-hander,...

Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn out with oblique strainCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn has a right oblique strain and plans to have an MRI exam on Thursday.''We don't have a lot of long-term concerns but we want to get a better idea once we see the...

Kershaw not expected to play catch again until ThursdayGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Kershaw is not expected to play catch again until Thursday as the Dodgers address his throwing discomfort.The three-time NL Cy Young winner will not undergo an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said.''Nothing new, nothing new, we're going...

Associated PressBobby Knoop retires from Angels after 53 years in baseballBy JACK THOMPSONMESA, Ariz. (AP) Longtime Angels player and coach Bobby Knoop has announced his retirement after 53 years in baseball.Los Angeles shared the news in a release Tuesday.The 80-year-old Knoop was one of the Angels' first recognizable...

Associated PressBobby Knoop retires from Angels after 53 years in baseballBy JACK THOMPSONMESA, Ariz. (AP) Longtime Angels player and coach Bobby Knoop has announced his retirement after 53 years in baseball.Los Angeles shared the news in a release Tuesday.The 80-year-old Knoop was one of the Angels' first recognizable...

Mikolas gets deal from Cardinals adding $68M over 4 yearsJUPITER, Fla. (AP) All-Star right-hander Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a contract adding $68 million in guaranteed money from 2020-23, raising his pay to $75.5 million over the next five seasons.The 30-year-old is getting...

Associated PressCubs' Darvish shakes off wildness, excited by spring debutBy CARRIE MUSKATMESA, Ariz. (AP) After dealing with various arm injuries and trying to adjust to a new team, Yu Darvish was pleased with his spring debut. Pumped, in fact.Darvish may have walked four and lasted only 1 1/3...

Associated PressMLB makes last-minute push to ban bets on spring trainingBy REGINA GARCIA CANOLAS VEGAS (AP) A request from Major League Baseball to gambling regulators to ban betting on spring training games was quickly rejected in Nevada and is under consideration in at least three other states that...

Associated PressMets' Todd Frazier sidelined with oblique injuryBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) The Mets are missing a pair of injured infielders, and the calendar hasn't even reached March.Third baseman Todd Frazier injured his left oblique muscle and will return to New York for a cortisone injection,...

Associated PressMLB makes last-minute push to ban bets on spring trainingBy REGINA GARCIA CANOLAS VEGAS (AP) A request from Major League Baseball to gambling regulators to ban betting on spring training games was quickly rejected in Nevada and is under consideration in at least two other states that...

Associated PressMcCann catches for Braves for 1st time in 5 yearsBy DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Brian McCann left Atlanta five years ago as a full-time catcher.After three years with the New York Yankees and two with the Houston Astros, the 35-year-old McCann was back behind the plate for...