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Associated PressAthletics pitcher Cotton to miss 2018 season with torn elbowBy JOSE M. ROMEROMESA, Ariz. (AP) Oakland Athletics pitcher Jharel Cotton will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow.Cotton had been diagnosed with a sprain and had a second scan taken on his elbow on Friday, then was...

Associated PressPirates C Cervelli hopes new workouts lead to healthy yearBy JOHN PERROTTOBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Francisco Cervelli has one primary personal goal this season - stay healthy.The Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was limited to 81 games last year. A concussion landed him on the disabled list twice in June...

Twins get outfielder Cave from Yankees, cut VargasTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Minnesota Twins have acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the New York Yankees for right-hander Luis Gil in a swap of minor leaguers.To make room for Cave on the 40-man roster, the Twins designated first baseman Kennys Vargas...

Ed Charles, member of 1969 Miracle Mets, dead at 84NEW YORK (AP) Ed Charles, the third baseman known as ''The Glider'' who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title with his veteran guidance and poetry, has died. He was 84.Charles died Thursday in New...

Associated PressEugenio Suarez, Reds agree to $66 million, 7-year contractBy GARY SCHATZGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Third baseman Eugenio Suarez agreed to a $66 million, seven-year contract that makes him part of the foundation for the Cincinnati Reds' long-term rebuilding.The deal announced Friday supersedes the $3.75 million, one-year contract the...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Lots of depth at shortstop this seasonBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSShortstop offers depth and diversity this season for fantasy baseball owners, who will have the opportunity to use a top 30 pick or significant auction funds on a quartet of players that can become cornerstones of...

Eugenio Suarez, Reds agree to $66 million, 7-year contractGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Third baseman Eugenio Suarez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $66 million, seven-year contract, a deal that includes a team option for 2025 that if exercised would make the deal worth $79 million over eight...

Reggie Jackson back at spring training after knee surgeryTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is back at the New York Yankees' spring training camp, three days after having knee surgery.The 71-year-old Jackson had surgery Tuesday, a day after slipping and falling during a walk.A Yankees special...

Associated PressShohei Ohtani gives up 7 runs against RockiesBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Shohei Ohtani was rocked for seven runs over 1 1/3 innings in his second major league spring training start for the Los Angeles Angels, allowing long home runs to Colorado's Ian Desmond and Nolan...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Altuve, Astros agree to add $151M from 2020-2024By RONALD BLUMA person familiar with the negotiations says AL MVP Jose Altuve and the World Series champion Houston Astros have agreed to a contract that guarantees him an additional $151 million over five seasons from 2020-24.The person...

Ed Charles, member of 1969 Miracle Mets, dead at 84NEW YORK (AP) Ed Charles, the third baseman known as ''The Glider'' who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title with his veteran guidance and poetry, has died. He was 84.Charles died Thursday in New...

Price pitches 4 scoreless innings in spring training debutFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) David Price made his delayed spring-training debut for Boston, allowing one hit over four scoreless innings in a 7-5 win over Toronto on Thursday.Price struck out five and walked one. An elbow injury limited to a...