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Zach Duke can earn $300,000 in performance bonuses with RedsGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Zach Duke can earn $300,000 in performances as part of his $2 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds.Duke could get $100,000 each for 45, 50 and 55 games pitched as part of the deal announced...

Associated PressDerek Dietrich gets chance to compete for Reds' bench roleBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Derek Dietrich didn't have a team after the Miami Marlins designated him for assignment in November. The utility player has wound up with a team from his home state, getting a chance to...

AP Baseball WriterAfter veteran salaries drop, baseball players want changeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Neil Walker's salary dropped from $17.2 million to $2 million in two years. Greg Holland was cut from $14 million to $2 million this season. Daniel Murphy fell from $17.5 million to $10 million.While...

Associated PressMets' infielder Jed Lowrie to have MRI of left kneeBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) The New York Mets uttered that dreaded three-letter acronym for the first time in spring training, and it involved Jed Lowrie: MRI.Starting a $20 million, two-year contract, the infielder noticed the...

Associated PressYankees' Tulowitzki hits in first simulated gameBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Troy Tulowitzki took a called third strike in his first simulated game of spring training and followed with a drive down the right-field line that would have been over Yankee Stadium's right-field wall.''Honestly I feel good,...

AP Baseball WriterAfter veteran salaries drop, baseball players want changeBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Neil Walker's salary dropped from $17.2 million to $2 million in two years. Greg Holland was cut from $14 million to $2 million this season. Daniel Murphy fell from $17.5 million to $10 million.While...

AP Sports WriterPadres buzzing over impending arrival of Manny MachadoBy JOHN MARSHALLPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) As workouts began to wind down, word began spreading across the San Diego Padres' practice fields at Peoria Sports Complex.The Padres, a team stuck in a 12-year playoff-less rut, were on the verge of...

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at 92LOS ANGELES (AP) Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the rookie of the year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards,...

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92LOS ANGELES (AP) Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has...

Cards pitcher Martinez shut down 2 weeks, builds up shoulderJUPITER, Fla. (AP) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez has been shut down for two weeks to build up shoulder strength after an injury-plagued season.Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that Martinez won't throw before being reevaluated on March...

AP Baseball WriterChatting on the bases is good-natured, a learning experienceBy JANIE McCAULEYMESA, Ariz. (AP) While playing for Texas, Jurickson Profar always learned something from new teammate Khris Davis when the Oakland slugger stopped at Profar's second base spot.Majors home run leader Davis appreciates any chance he gets...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Machado, Padres agrees to $300M, 10-year dealBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With their city's long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres delivered their splashiest free agent signing ever by agreeing with All-Star infielder Manny Machado on a $300 million,...