MLB

AP Sports WriterWhite Sox groundskeeper back on job after 23 years in prisonBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Imprisoned 23 years for a crime he didn't commit, Nevest Coleman couldn't imagine a day like this.He was back in his old job as a groundskeeper for the Chicago White Sox, working...

Near record low temperature expected for Twins home openerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dozens of Minnesota Twins employees have been shoveling snow for days to get Target Field ready for the home opener.About 75 employees used shovels to clear a record snowfall from the stadium this week. Workers also sprayed hot...

AP Sports WriterTrevor Hoffman humbled by Hall of Fame tourBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Rarely rattled on the mound as one of baseball's great closers, Trevor Hoffman almost seemed as if he was still pitching.After touring the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Hoffman said he was humbled...

AP Sports WriterPrice to take mound for Red Sox home openerBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) David Price has a new manager and a new opportunity to win over the Boston fans.The 32-year-old left-hander will start the Red Sox home opener on Thursday - the second time in three years...

AP Sports WriterBlackmon agrees to $108M, 6-year deal with RockiesBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The leadoff hitter extraordinaire with the ragged beard and impressive mullet will be patrolling the Colorado Rockies outfield for quite some time.NL batting champion Charlie Blackmon made a long-term commitment Wednesday rather than test the...

AP Sports WriterTrevor Hoffman humbled by Hall of Fame tourBy JOHN KEKISCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Rarely rattled on the mound as one of baseball's great closers, Trevor Hoffman almost seemed as if he was still pitching.After touring the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Hoffman said he was humbled...

Associated PressFoltynewicz outduels Scherzer, Braves beat Nationals 7-1By GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) ??? Mike Foltynewicz outpitched Max Scherzer, Preston Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Wednesday.Foltynewicz (1-0) allowed four hits, one run and two walks with eight strikeouts in 5 1/3...

Associated PressFoltynewicz outduels Scherzer, Braves beat Nationals 7-1By GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Mike Foltynewicz outpitched Max Scherzer, Preston Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Wednesday.Foltynewicz (1-0) allowed four hits, one run and two walks with eight strikeouts in 5 1/3...

Blackmon agrees to $108M, 6-year deal with RockiesSAN DIEGO (AP) NL batting champion Charlie Blackmon made a long-term commitment to the Colorado Rockies rather than test next season's free-agent market, agreeing to a contract that guarantees $108 million over six seasons.The two-time All-Star center fielder had agreed in...

Associated PressHamels pitches Rangers to 4-1 win over A'sBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Joey Gallo didn't see much of a reason to celebrate becoming the 11th fastest player in major league history to 50 home runs.A few of his Texas teammates thought differently and repeatedly pelted the first...

Associated PressOhtani hits first ML homer in first Angel Stadium at-batBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Sho Time is off to a powerful start in Anaheim.Shohei Ohtani hit his first major league home run in his first Angel Stadium at-bat, taking a curtain call after his three-run homer Tuesday...

Shohei Ohtani homers in 2nd straight home game for AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani has done it again.The Angels' two-way slugger homered in his second straight home game Wednesday, blasting a two-run shot off AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber in the fifth inning of Los Angeles' series...