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Brewers' Vogt won't be ready for opener; Braun hits 2 HRsPHOENIX (AP) Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt will not be ready for the season opener because of a shoulder strain.Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday a second opinion revealed confirmed an initial diagnosis of a strained capsule.The Brewers...

Actor Jim Caviezel portrays Royals coach in team photoSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Actor Jim Caviezel has played Jesus and golfer Bobby Jones on the big screen. On Wednesday, he portrayed Kansas City Royals bench coach Dale Sveum.Sveum had a medical appointment for his stiff neck and missed the photo...

Bundy, Orioles agree to $1.64M, 1-year contractSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Right-hander Dylan Bundy has agreed to a $1.64 million, one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles, the same as his salary last year.Bundy is in an usual situation because he was in the last class allowed to sign major league...

Associated PressCardinals' Carpenter hits 2-run homer off VerlanderBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Matt Carpenter is showing the St. Louis Cardinals what they were missing while he was sidelined by a back strain.A day after making his spring training debut, Carpenter hit a two-run, wind-aided home run...

Associated PressBraves' Teheran hopes for fifth straight opening-day startBy DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Julio Teheran is lined up to make his fifth straight opening-day start for the Atlanta Braves.''I've been there the last four years, and that's a spot I want to be my whole career,'' the 27-year-old...

Associated PressYankees' Walker gets 2 doubles in minor league camp gameBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Neil Walker doubled twice in four at-bats in his first game action since signing Monday with the New York Yankees.The switch-hitting second baseman hit twice from each side and doubled both right-handed and...

Marlins' Martin Prado to begin season on disabled listMIAMI (AP) The Marlins say third baseman Martin Prado will begin the season on the disabled list while he recovers from right knee surgery.Hamstring and knee injuries limited Prado to 37 games last year, and while he has been working...

Associated PressMets' David Wright hopes to start baseball activities in MayBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) After yet another medical setback that will stretch his layoff from the major leagues past two years, New York Mets captain David Wright hopes to start baseball workouts in May.Dr. Robert...

Perez looks to bounce back from 2017 injuriesSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Salvador Perez caught 115 games last year, his fewest since 2012.The five-time All-Star for the Kansas City Royals went on the disabled list for the first time since 2013, due to a strained intercostal muscle. He missed the...

Associated PressYanks' CC Sabathia upbeat after 2nd spring training startBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) CC Sabathia was upbeat after allowing one run and four hits over four innings Thursday in the New York Yankees' 2-2, nine-inning tie against the Detroit Tigers.''I felt great,'' the 37-year-old left-hander said. ''If...

Associated PressNova will start opener, might not finish season with PiratesBy JOHN PERROTTOBRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Ivan Nova will be the Pirates' opening-day starting pitcher at Detroit in March 29. It is unclear whether he will remain with Pittsburgh through the entire season.Following the offseason trades 2013 NL MVP...

Associated PressLance Lynn picked Twins for chance to win 'no matter what'By MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The unusually slow free-agent market took Lance Lynn's wait to find a team through the winter and well into spring training.The offer he settled on from the Minnesota Twins also came...