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Cubs to launch their own sports networkCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are launching their own sports network.President of business operations Crane Kenney said the team hopes to have it running in time for spring training next year.''You'll have a Cubs channel,'' he said at the team's annual fan...

Cubs to launch their own sports networkCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are launching their own sports network.President of business operations Crane Kenney says the team hopes to have it running in time for spring training next year.He says the Cubs will have a ''strategic partner,'' though he wouldn't...

Associated PressCards hope a healthy Miller reverses recent relief trendBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals hope a healthy Andrew Miller can help reverse their recent luck with new relievers.Coming off a series of injuries, Miller got a two-year deal with the Cardinals last month. Recent...

AP Sports WriterEpstein thinks Maddon will stay with Cubs past this seasonBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Joe Maddon's future is a big question hovering over the Chicago Cubs heading into the season.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein thinks everything is going to work out just fine.''My bet is that...

Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Avisail Garcia earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn $250,000...

AP Sports WriterRussell getting "conditional second chance" with CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Addison Russell's future with the Chicago Cubs is a tentative proposition.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein says Russell is getting a ''conditional second chance'' with the Cubs after he was suspended for 40 games last October...

Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Avisail Garcia can earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn...

Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Avisail Garcia earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn $250,000...

AP Baseball WriterYanks newcomer LeMahieu on his role: 'Bring a lot of gloves'By BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) DJ LeMahieu is putting away his mittens and packing more mitts.A star second baseman for Colorado, LeMahieu is set to join a crowded New York Yankees infield.''I was told to bring...

Royals pitcher Skoglund given 80-game drug suspensionNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Royals pitcher Eric Skoglund was suspended Monday for the season's first 80 games after testing positive for two performance-enhancing substances.The commissioner's office said the positive tests were for selective androgen receptor modulators S-22 (Ostarine) and LGD-4033 (Ligandrol).Royals...

Phillies hire infield coach and first base coachPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies have finalized their coaching staff by hiring infield coach Bobby Dickerson and first base coach Paco Figueroa.Dickerson spent the past six seasons with the Baltimore Orioles as third base coach and worked closely with Manny Machado, an...

Royals pitcher Skoglund given 80-game drug suspensionNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Royals pitcher Eric Skoglund has been suspended for the season's first 80 games after testing positive for two performance-enhancing substances.The commissioner's office said Wednesday the positive tests were for selective androgen receptor modulators S-22 (Ostarine) and LGD-4033...