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Right fielder Stanton to get day in left fieldTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Giancarlo Stanton will be getting a chance to play left field as the New York Yankees search for options when starter Brett Gardner gets the day off.Stanton worked out extensively in left Thursday before batting practice for...

Associated PressCardinals star Wainwright struggles with control in debutBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Adam Wainwright always had a knack for getting out of jams.Even while struggling with control in his Grapefruit League debut, the St. Louis Cardinals star escaped unscathed.The 36-year-old righty walked three and gave up two...

AP Sports WriterHapp preparing for key role with CubsBy JAY COHENMESA, Ariz. (AP) A year ago, Ian Happ was just looking for a spot on the Chicago Cubs' crowded roster. The touted prospect took balls in the outfield and soaked in the atmosphere of his first big league...

Orioles' Davis using disappointing 2017 season as motivationSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Chris Davis doesn't want to forget about last season. The Baltimore Orioles first baseman wants to improve on it.Davis had 26 home runs and 61 RBIs last year. Those numbers might not be bad for many players, but...

Tigers pitcher Travis Wood sprains left kneeLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Detroit left-hander Travis Wood sprained his left knee during his first spring training appearance for the Detroit Tigers.Wood twisted the knee while starting a rundown in the second inning Thursday and fell to the ground clutching his knee. He...

Kapler, Phillies holding player plan sessionsTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler is gathering Philadelphia players for small-group meetings that include the front office, coaches and research and development staff.''The first thing we do is walk them through what they're really, really good at,'' Kapler said. ''Second...

Associated PressBrewers' Stephen Vogt to miss 2-3 weeks with shoulder strainBy ANDREW WAGNERPHOENIX (AP) Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt is expected to miss two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder.The injury occured last week during a spring training workout. Vogt said he felt something awkward...

Lucas Duda, Kansas City Royals agree to a 1-year contractSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Lucas Duda's arm was challenged by Eric Hosmer, who made a delayed dash home on the high throw to score the tying run in the ninth inning of what turned out to be the finale of...

Astros 1B Gurriel to miss start of season after hand surgeryBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel had surgery on his left hand Wednesday and is expected to miss the start of the season.Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow says doctors removed the hook...

AP Sports WriterParty on? Napoli's stint may be short-lived with ClevelandBy TIM BOOTHGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Mike Napoli felt back home on Wednesday, walking around a clubhouse he knew and catching up with teammates he enjoys.Everyone involved knows this reunion between Napoli and the Cleveland Indians most likely is...

Associated PressMartinez calls in camels to get Nationals over playoff humpBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Hump day had a more tangible meaning for the Washington Nationals.New manager Dave Martinez had a trio of camels brought to spring training camp Wednesday, four-legged visual aids to help players...

Locas Duda, Kansas City Royals agree to a 1-year contractSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Lucas Duda and the Royals have agreed to a one-year contract, giving Kansas City a replacement for Eric Hosmer at first base.The 32-year-old Duda hit .217 with 30 homers and 64 RBIs last year for the...