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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...

AP Sports WriterReds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after 2019By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Like his longtime broadcasting cohort used to say, Marty Brennaman is rounding third and heading for home.The Reds play-by-play announcer said Wednesday that he'll retire after the 2019 season, his 46th in Cincinnati. His career...

Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after 2019CINCINNATI (AP) Reds play-by-play broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after the 2019 season, his 46th in Cincinnati.The team made the announcement Wednesday.The 76-year-old Brennaman joined the Reds' radio team in 1974 and soon became known for his sign-off line after each...

AP Baseball WriterJed Lowrie, New York Mets finalize $20M, 2-year contractBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Free agent infielder Jed Lowrie and the New York Mets have finalized a $20 million, two-year contract.A switch-hitter who turns 35 in April, Lowrie and is coming off his first All-Star season.''We are...

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...

David Wright to become New York Mets special adviserNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Mets captain David Wright is becoming a special adviser to chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.In making the announcement Monday, the Mets said the 36-year-old third baseman would be...

David Wright to become New York Mets special adviserNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Mets captain David Wright is becoming a special adviser to chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.In making the announcement Monday, the Mets said the 36-year-old third baseman will be...

AP Baseball WriterLong and short of it: Tulowitzki happy if Yanks add MachadoBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Troy Tulowitzki would be happy if the New York Yankees add Manny Machado to their infield, even if the move costs the 34-year-old shortstop playing time.''Hey, I signed up to be...

AP Sports WriterIndians get catching help, acquire Plawecki from MetsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have replenished their bare catching cupboard.After trading top prospect Francisco Mejia and All-Star catcher Yan Gomes last year, the Indians had a void behind the plate and filled it Sunday by acquiring catcher...

Astros trade Davis to Mets for prospectsHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have traded infielder J.D. Davis and a prospect to the New York Mets for three minor leaguers.The teams announced the trade Sunday. The 25-year-old Davis played 42 games for the Astros last season, when he hit .175...

AP Sports WriterIndians acquire C Plawecki in trade with New York MetsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have acquired catcher Kevin Plawecki in a trade with the New York Mets.The three-time defending AL champions sent right-hander Walker Lockett and infielder Sam Haggerty to New York in exchange...