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Associated PressNL MVP Yelich ready to work after short offseasonBy ANDREW WAGNERPHOENIX (AP) Christian Yelich had waited around long enough. He was ready...

Associated PressCatcher Tucker Barnhart glad Reds didn't pull off tradeBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Tucker Barnhart read about the Reds' interest in Miami...

AP Baseball WriterLuis Severino, Yankees agree to $40M, 4-year contractBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Right-hander Luis Severino avoided an arbitration hearing with the...

Associated PressKemp looking for playing time with new Reds teamBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) A week after outfielder Matt Kemp was traded from...

White Sox still waiting for Manny MachadoGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Chicago White Sox opened spring training still waiting for Manny Machado.''We'll just see...

AP Sports WriterMarlins open camp, and Don Mattingly knows decisions awaitBy TIM REYNOLDSJUPITER, Fla. (AP) There have been years in his managerial career...

Even Pirates optimistic as spring training startsBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Optimism always runs high on the first day of spring training, even for the...

Padres expect competition for rotation spots this springPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Besides figuring out how to fill the glaring hole at third base, San...

Nola, Phillies agree to $45M, 4-year deal, avoid arbitrationCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Pitcher Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $45...

Bauer, Cole, Wood win in arbitration; players ahead 6-3ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Trevor Bauer, Gerrit Cole and Alex Wood won their salary arbitration...

AP Sports WriterDiamondbacks open spring training with pitching questionsBy JOHN MARSHALLSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks will spend spring training trying to find...

Nola, Phillies agree to $45M, 4-year deal, avoid arbitrationCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Pitcher Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $45...