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Associated PressBraves' Swanson, Newcomb hoping to rebound from rocky 2017By DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Dansby Swanson and Sean Newcomb of the Atlanta Braves are hoping to rebound from rocky seasons.''It's almost silly to think about it like this, but this is a game of failure,'' said Swanson, who...

Wilson didn't neglect football drills while with YankeesTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Seattle fans don't need to worry about Russell Wilson.The Seahawks quarterback didn't neglect his football duties during his week at spring training with the New York Yankees.Wilson did his offseason gridiron drills each morning with his trainer before...

Wilson didn't neglect football drills while with YankeesTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Seattle fans don't need to worry about Russell Wilson.The Seahawks quarterback didn't neglect his football duties during his week at spring training with the New York Yankees.Wilson did his offseason gridiron drills each morning with his trainer before...

Orioles agree to deal with veteran infielder Danny ValenciaSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) The Baltimore Orioles and infielder Danny Valencia have agreed on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Valencia will make $1.2 million if he makes the Orioles and can add $3 million in performance bonuses.Valencia,...

AP Baseball WriterAngels' Richards ready to return after 2 years of injuriesBy JANIE McCAULEYTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Sure, Garrett Richards realizes his luck has been pretty bad the past couple of seasons when it comes to injuries.He's not interested in dwelling on all the time he missed, all the...

Associated PressYankees-Red Sox meet for 1st time in the springBy MAUREEN MULLENFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry was renewed on Saturday.Even if it was only the first meeting in spring training.Boston sent out a fairly representative lineup for the game, while the Yankees had a few...

Rays finalize one-year deal with free-agent Carlos GomezPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with free-agent outfielder Carlos Gomez.The 32-year-old batted .255 with 17 home runs, 23 doubles, 51 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 105 games for the Texas...

AP Sports WriterCubs' Schwarber noticing difference after offseason workoutsBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon noticed right away. The Cubs were working on a baserunning drill at spring training when Maddon saw an unfamiliar figure.It was Kyle Schwarber.''When I watch him in the drills, like...

Associated PressBraves' Swanson, Newcomb hoping to rebound from rocky 2017By DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Dansby Swanson and Sean Newcomb are hoping to rebound from rocky seasons with the Atlanta Braves.''It's almost silly to think about it like this, but this is a game of failure,'' said Swanson, who...

Associated PressNats' Strasburg has strong 1st spring startBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Stephen Strasburg didn't exactly ease into his first Grapefruit League start.Washington's big right-hander flashed a couple of 98 mph fastballs and threw a few more at 97 in Washington's 8-1 victory over Houston on...

Associated PressClark: Some free agents may not get deals until seasonBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Baseball union head Tony Clark says it is possible some free agents may not agree to contracts until after the start of the regular season.More than four dozen players remain without deals from...

Associated PressRussell Wilson strikes out in Yanks spring training debutBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Russell Wilson struck out in his first spring training at-bat with the New York Yankees.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback pinch hit for AL Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge in the fifth inning against Atlanta...