MLB

Yankees say too early to know Bird's status for openerPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's too early to know if first baseman Greg Bird will be sidelined opening day Thursday at Toronto because of inflammation in his right foot.Boone said the team...

Associated PressEvans, Lugo, Rhame on Mets' opening day roster for 1st timeBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Seth Lugo is set to take a spin in the New York Mets' rotation from the get-go.The team announced Sunday that Lugo, reliever Jacob Rhame and utilityman Phillip Evans will...

Associated PressBrinson, key piece in Yelich trade, makes Marlins' rosterBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Lewis Brinson and Garrett Cooper, two players acquired during the Miami Marlins' offseason rebuilding trades, learned on Sunday they had made their first opening day rosters.A South Florida native, the 23-year-old Brinson was the...

Associated PressMariners ace Hernandez set to start 10th straight openerBy JOSE M. ROMEROPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is set to start on opening day for the 10th straight year.Manager Scott Servais made the announcement Sunday.Hernandez will make his 10th consecutive and 11th opening day start...

Associated PressAstros 1B Gurriel might not need to start on disabled listBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) No matter what, Yuli Gurriel will not be with the Houston Astros on opening day. But the first baseman might not be on the disabled list, either.After several days of...

Hellickson, Revere, Motte among the latest big league cutsBy The Associated PressWashington pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Cincinnati outfielder Ben Revere and St. Louis reliever Jason Motte were among the latest cuts as big league teams reached a deadline to make roster decisions.Kansas City pitcher Ricky Nolasco, Minnesota infielder Erick Aybar...

U-turn: Twins reclaim Kennys Vargas on waivers from RedsFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Kennys Vargas has made a quick U-turn and is headed back to the Minnesota Twins.The Twins reclaimed Vargas off waivers from Cincinnati on Saturday, two days after the Reds plucked him from Minnesota.Cincinnati manager Bryan Price...

Associated PressRoyals' Duffy exits with tight shoulder, feels OK for openerBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy made an early exit in his final spring tuneup Saturday because of shoulder tightness, but said he's certain he will be OK to pitch on opening...

Associated PressD-backs tab lefty Corbin for opening day start vs RockiesBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Left-hander Patrick Corbin has been chosen to start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on opening day.Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement Saturday. He'll make his first opening day start Thursday night when the...

Pitcher Bartolo Colon cut by Rangers, could rejoin them soonSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) The Texas Rangers have cut pitcher Bartolo Colon, but the popular 44-year-old could rejoin them soon.The Rangers released Colon from his minor league contract. The team faced a Saturday deadline to either add the right-hander to...

Associated PressD-backs tab lefty Corbin for opening day start vs RockiesBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Left-hander Patrick Corbin has been chosen to start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on opening day.Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement Saturday. He'll make his first opening day start Thursday night when the...

U-turn: Twins reclaim Kennys Vargas on waivers from RedsFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Kennys Vargas has made a quick U-turn and is headed back to the Minnesota Twins.The Twins reclaimed Vargas off waivers from Cincinnati on Saturday, two days after the Reds plucked him from Minnesota.Minnesota recently cut Vargas...