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Associated PressYanks' Stanton says he's prepared for scrutiny in New YorkBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Giancarlo Stanton says he is prepared for the scrutiny he will attract during his first season with the New York Yankees.''The good times will be magnified and so will the bad,'' the slugger...

Hall says it won't use Chief Wahoo logo for future plaquesCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The baseball Hall of Fame says it no longer will use the Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo logo for plaques of new members.In a statement, the Hall said Wednesday that it ''concurs with the commissioner's sentiment...

Hall says it won't use Chief Wahoo logo for future plaquesCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The baseball Hall of Fame says it no longer will use the Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo logo for plaques of new members.In a statement, the Hall said Wednesday that it ''concurs with the commissioner's sentiment...

Hall says it won't use Chief Wahoo logo for future plaquesCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The baseball Hall of Fame says it no longer will use the Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo logo for plaques of new members.In a statement, the Hall said Wednesday that it ''concurs with the commissioner's sentiment...

Hall says it won't use Chief Wahoo logo for future plaquesCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The baseball Hall of Fame says it no longer will use the Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo logo for plaques of new members.In a statement, the Hall said Wednesday that it ''concurs with the commissioner's sentiment...

Associated PressPirates happy to again have versatile RodriguezBy JOHN PERROTTOBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has a fondness for Sean Rodriguez, who has played every position except pitcher and catcher during his 10-year big league career.''He's played all those positions well,'' Hurdle said. ''You don't find...

Tigers announce injury to another pitching prospectDETROIT (AP) Another top pitching prospect for the Detroit Tigers is dealing with an injury.The team announced Wednesday that right-hander Matt Manning, a first-round draft pick in 2016, has an oblique strain. The Tigers say Manning will rest until he is pain...

LHP Brett Anderson back with Athletics on minor league dealOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-hander Brett Anderson is back pitching with the club for which he broke into the big leagues, reaching agreement on a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.If added to the 40-man roster, he...

Alex Cobb and Orioles finalize $57M, 4-year contractSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Alex Cobb's comfort and familiarity with the AL East was the deciding factor in his decision to sign with the Baltimore Orioles.''They used the AL East and the success I've had in it to their advantage,'' the 30-year-old...

Associated PressStraily, Marlins being cautious with forearm tightnessBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Straily is taking some time to rest his pitching arm now in hopes of avoiding extended time off during the season.No longer scheduled to start the second game of the season, Straily...

Dodgers' Justin Turner breaks left wrist on HBPGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The reigning National League champion Dodgers are going to be without their red-headed slugger on opening day, and possibly for a while after.Justin Turner has a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch during Los Angeles'...

Pitcher Clay Buchholz, Royals finalize minor league contractSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Right-hander Clay Buchholz and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a minor league contract.The two-time All-Star would get a $1.5 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man roster. Under the terms of the agreement announced Tuesday, the...