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Associated PressMarte wants to make amends for suspension-shortened 2017By JOHN PERROTTOPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte is looking ahead to 2018 on the rebuilding Pittsburgh Pirates after missing half of last season because of a failed drug test.A first-time All-Star outfielder in 2016, Marte sat out from April 18-July 17...

AP Sports WriterTop Marlins prospect Brinson off to fast start this springBy STEVEN WINEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Lifelong Marlins fan Lewis Brinson is eager to see his team make the playoffs, and not just because he missed the end of their most recent postseason game.Brinson was 9 when the...

Bundy, Gausman lead Orioles pitching rotation this springSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Right-handers Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman remain the Baltimore Orioles top two starting pitchers - for now.When the Orioles opened spring training, they were the team's only accomplished starters in their rotation. Baltimore has re-signed Chris Tillman and...

Judge strongly leading toward skipping Home Run DerbyTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is strongly leaning toward not taking part in the Home Run Derby at this year's All-Star Game.Judge won the derby last season in Miami, went on to hit 52 homers with 114 RBIs in...

Associated PressRight shoulder tendinitis could limit Cardinals' CarpenterBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Right shoulder tendinitis could limit the versatility this year of the St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter.He has not played in any exhibition games because of back tightness.''The shoulder is always something we're concerned about,'' manager Mike...

Correa, Bregman have contracts renewed by AstrosWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) The Houston Astros have renewed the contract of shortstop Carlos Correa for the second straight year and also renewed third baseman Alex Bregman.Correa was given a $1 million salary while in the major leagues by the World...

Fernandez, Ramirez to be honored with Marlins Park plaquesMIAMI (AP) All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez and Hall of Fame radio announcer Rafael ''Felo'' Ramirez will be honored by the Miami Marlins with plaques on the plaza at Marlins Park.Fernandez died in a boat crash in September 2016. Ramirez died...

Associated PressYanks' Boone, Mets' Callaway meet as new New York managersBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Before leading their teams against each other for the first time, the Yankees' Aaron Boone and the Mets' Mickey Callaway took time to discuss their new gigs as managers in New...

Associated PressSteinbrenner excited about Yankees stocked with youthBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Hal Steinbrenner is excited about a relatively low-cost New York Yankees stocked with youth and optimism.''I can't ever remember a time like this, even 20 years ago, when so many of our fans knew about players...

Associated PressCardinals closer Gregerson to miss time with tight obliqueBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) St. Louis closer Luke Gregerson is expected to be sidelined for at least several days with tightness in his oblique.''No sense in trying to pitch him at this point,'' manager Mike Matheny said Wednesday.Gregerson...

Mariners bring back 44-year-old Ichiro SuzukiPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Ichiro Suzuki's wish was granted. He is back in the familiar white and blue jersey of the Seattle Mariners.''Even in the offseason when I would go back to Japan, I always came back to Seattle. This was my home ......

Associated PressMartinez makes Red Sox debut, opening day only 3 weeks awayBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Star slugger J.D. Martinez went 0 for 2 in his spring training debut for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, just three weeks before opening day.''He's not behind at all,'' new...