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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...

Associated PressTrump honors World Series champion Houston AstrosBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump recognized the Houston Astros on Monday for their first World Series win, an ''incredible victory'' that Trump said was even more special following the devastation Hurricane Harvey wrought on the Texas city.Houston defeated the...

Neil Walker, Yankees agree to $4M, 1-year dealTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Free agent Neil Walker and the Yankees agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a 75 percent paycut for the infielder in a deal that allows New York prospects Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar more time to mature...

Associated PressWhite Sox top prospect Robert out 10 weeks with thumb sprainBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Chicago White Sox prospect Luis Robert will miss about 10 weeks with a sprained left thumb, general manager Rick Hahn said Saturday.The 20-year-old outfielder was hurt sliding into second base on...

Associated PressHarvey's day ends on Stanton's 1st homer with YankeesBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Matt Harvey's last pitch for the New York Mets was his worst one, ending up as Giancarlo Stanton's first home run with the Yankees.Stanton hit a two-run shot just to the right of straightaway...

Associated PressWalk-off Workout: Harper, Nats practice game-ending HR trotsBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Bryce Harper pantomimed a swing, flipped his imaginary bat, pointed to where the home dugout would be and trotted around the bases while the 100 or so Washington fans surrounding the practice field...

Associated PressNationals star Murphy takes first on-field BP of the springBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy didn't experience any issues during his first on-field batting practice of the spring on Saturday.Working his way back from offseason knee surgery, Murphy had only...

Zimmer makes Royals' spring debut against DodgersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kyle Zimmer is healthy again, and that's enough for the Kansas City Royals right now.Zimmer made his spring training debut Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and got two outs in the fifth inning. He was charged with a...

Associated PressDodgers closer Jansen scratched with hamstring injuryBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was held out of what was to have been his first big league spring training game this year due to an injured upper right hamstring.''When he was getting ready...

Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Tigers agree to minor league dealLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia agreed to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers and will report to big league spring training.Detroit's move Friday adds depth behind James McCann and John Hicks. If added to the 40-man roster Saltalamacchia...

Associated PressRed Sox LHP Sale pitches 4 innings in spring debutBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox want Chris Sale to go slowly this spring. The ace left-hander is getting used to the plan.Sale pitched four innings of one-run ball in his first spring training...