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Associated PressTwins' Buxton turns frustration into motivation and muscleBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Byron Buxton hasn't forgotten his extended, unexpected stay in the minor leagues last summer.The inconsistent Twins center fielder is eager to show the experience made him stronger. After an offseason in the weight room, one look...

AP Sports WriterElias, Hyde stress patience over playoffs for Orioles in '19By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles want fans to understand their 2019 season isn't necessarily about making the playoffs.For a franchise focused on the future, the most important ''P'' word is patience.New general manager Mike Elias...

AP Sports WriterTigers GM says he can see the light at end of tunnelBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers are young, inexpensive and unlikely to be much of a threat in the AL Central.For at least a couple more years, general manager Al Avila doesn't plan to...

Associated PressRoyals thankful for uneventful offseasonBy DAVID SMALEKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Sometimes uneventful is a good thing.''This has been a great winter for me,'' Kansas City manager Ned Yost said Friday at the Royals' FanFest. ''It all started with the progress we made at the end of last...

AP Sports WriterJimenez looking forward to debut with White SoxBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Eloy Jimenez is coming. He might not break camp with the Chicago White Sox, but it sure sounds as if he will make his anticipated major league debut very soon.He isn't exactly shying away from...

Venezuela defends role as series host despite MLB warningCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) It's ''Play Ball!'' for Venezuela's besieged socialist government, which wants to go ahead with an international baseball tournament despite safety concerns stemming from anti-government unrest that has roiled the nation in the past week.On Saturday, Sports Minister...

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox GM: Don't expect team to sign both Machado, HarperBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox say they have a strong pitch for Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. Just don't expect them to sign both star sluggers.General manager Rick Hahn doused that idea Saturday,...

New Dodger Pollock can earn up to $10M in 2023 escalatorsLOS ANGELES (AP) A.J. Pollock can earn up to $10 million in escalators on his 2023 salary with the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a $55 million, four-year deal that was announced Saturday.Pollock's deal includes a $10...

Swoosh up front: Nike to replace Under Armour for MLBNEW YORK (AP) The swoosh is expected to be on the front of Major League Baseball uniforms starting in 2020.Nike will succeed Majestic Athletic as Major League Baseball's uniform supplier for the 2020 season. The swoosh logo likely will...

Padres to switch to brown, gold color scheme in 2020SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres say they are switching to a brown and gold color scheme for 2020 and beyond.Wayne Partello, the team's chief marketing officer, says the Padres have notified Major League Baseball that they intend...

Mussina will not have team logo on Hall of Fame plaqueCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Mike Mussina will not have a team logo on his Hall of Fame plaque.The Hall announced the decision Friday, three days after Mussina was elected.Mussina spent his first 10 major league seasons with Baltimore and...

AP Sports WriterIndians re-sign left-hander Oliver Perez to bolster bullpenBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have re-signed free-agent reliever Oliver Perez for next season.Perez appeared in 51 games last season for the Indians, who signed the left-hander in June and added him to one of baseball's best...