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AP Sports WriterAt 38, Young tries to win spot on Padres' pitching staffBy BERNIE WILSONPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) There's some living history in the San Diego Padres' clubhouse this spring.Chris Young is back with the Padres and trying to earn a spot on the staff, whether it's in the...

Matt Belisle agrees to a minor league contract with IndiansGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Free agent reliever Matt Belisle has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and would get a $1.5 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man big league roster.The 37-year-old right-hander would be...

AP Baseball WriterA-Rod remains with Yankees as special adviserBy RONALD BLUMTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Five years after claiming the Yankees were trying to run him out of baseball, Alex Rodriguez is remaining with New York as a revered elder statesman.New York said Sunday that A-Rod will be a special...

Associated PressNew Mets manager Callaway undaunted by early spring injuriesBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) New Mets manager Mickey Callaway says his team took precautionary steps before this current rash of bumps and bruises cropped up.Starting right fielder Jay Bruce is day-to-day with a bout of plantar...

AP Baseball WriterNola to start Phils' opener, would happily yield to veteranBy RONALD BLUMCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Gabe Kapler figured why wait? Aaron Nola will be his first opening-day starter as Philadelphia Phillies manager.''Barring anything crazy happening, he's our guy. He is the man,'' Kapler said after Nola pitched...

Associated PressNats ace Scherzer loose, healthy following 1st spring startBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Max Scherzer joked about the home run he surrendered - a sure sign that while baseball is back on the diamond, it's still early in spring training.Dansby Swanson sent a fastball from...

Phillies infielder Middlebrooks broke leg in spring gameCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Philadelphia Phillies infielder Will Middlebrooks broke his leg during a collision with teammate Andrew Pullin during a spring training game.Phillies manager Gave Kapler said Sunday that Middlebrooks broke his left fibula. Kapler said additional tests were needed to...

AP Sports WriterSpringer's energy propels World Series champion AstrosBy KRISTIE RIEKENJUPITER, Fla. (AP) A.J. Hinch was attempting to answer a question about what he likes best about George Springer when the Houston Astros manager was drowned out by a faraway but exuberant bellow.The sound was the World Series...

AP Sports WriterAt 38, Young tries to win spot on Padres' pitching staffBy BERNIE WILSONPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) There's some living history in the San Diego Padres' clubhouse this spring.Chris Young is back with the Padres and trying to earn a spot on the staff, whether it's in the...

For Orioles' Adam Jones, winning a ring is his thingSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) For 10 seasons, Adam Jones has been the backbone of the Baltimore Orioles.The 32-year-old center fielder has the fourth-most hits in team history, has made five All-Star teams and won four Gold Gloves.Now in the final...

After 2-day stay with Pirates, Saunders signs with RoyalsSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Former All-Star outfielder Michael Saunders has ended his two-day stay with Pittsburgh, instead seeking a better chance to play with the Kansas City Royals.Saunders arrived at the Royals' camp on Saturday after signing a minor league contract....

Ohtani struggles in first pitching start with AngelsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Star two-way player Shohei Ohtani struggled in his spring pitching debut with the Los Angeles Angels, allowing a home run and lasting a few batters less than scheduled.The Japanese phenom didn't bat Saturday against Milwaukee.Ohtani allowed two runs,...