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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...

Orioles' Joseph goes from being punchline to No. 1 catcherSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Caleb Joseph has gone from being a punchline in 2016 to being the Baltimore Orioles No. 1 catcher - at least for now.Joseph went through the entire season in 2016 - during which he had 132...

On a roll: MLB to feature ballpark menus at FoodFest in NYNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball will feature ballpark menus at FoodFest next month.The first MLB FoodFest will be held at an event space near New York's Bryant Park on April 21-22.Food from all 30 big league...

AP Sports WriterGonzalez, Rockies finalize $5M, 1-year contractBy PAT GRAHAMThe Colorado Rockies finalized a $5 million, one-year contract to bring back three-time All-Star and popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez.His agreement was announced Monday and includes $3 million in bonuses based on days on the active roster.Gonzalez had a $20...

Associated PressRed Sox could head into season with pitching uncertaintyBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The idea of beginning a season with four regular pitchers unavailable could be anywhere from daunting to devastating for many teams.But that is what the Boston Red Sox could be facing.The Red Sox...

AP Sports WriterGonzalez, Rockies agrees to 1-year, $5M dealBy PAT GRAHAMThe Colorado Rockies finalized a $5 million, one-year deal to bring back three-time All-Star and popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez.His agreement was announced Monday and includes $3 million in bonuses based on days on the active roster.Gonzalez had a...

44-year-old Colon could pitch his way into Rangers' rotationSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Bartolo Colon could be pitching his way into the Texas Rangers' rotation at age 44 as he continues to shut down hitters half his age in spring training.The Rangers also ended their try to move Matt Bush...

AP Sports WriterHunter makes his pitch, helps Phillies land Jake ArrietaBy ROB MAADDICLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Tommy Hunter's biggest pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies came before he even took the mound for his new team.Since he signed a two-year deal in December, the reliever had been pushing Jake Arrieta...

AP Sports WriterMission accomplished: Hunter helps Phils land Jake ArrietaBy ROB MAADDICLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Tommy Hunter's biggest pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies came before he even took the mound for his new team.Since he signed a two-year deal in December, the reliever has been pushing Jake Arrieta to...