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Associated PressBack tightness delays Carpenter's spring debut for CardsBy CHUCK KINGJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Cardinals manager Mike Matheny isn't sure when first baseman Matt...

Rasmus makes new start with Orioles after baseball breakSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Colby Rasmus is making a new start with the Baltimore Orioles after...

AP Sports WriterCora 'not concerned' Red Sox deal with Martinez not yet doneBy DAVE CAMPBELLFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox have...

AP Baseball WriterBoone a winner in Yanks' spring training openerBy RONALD BLUMTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Aaron Boone was a winner in his first game...

Associated PressYelich makes spring debut in left field for BrewersBy JOSE M. ROMEROPHOENIX (AP) New Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich struck out twice...

Associated PressLiriano agrees to $4 million, 1-year deal with TigersBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Detroit agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with...

Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguerPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have traded All-Star designated hitter Corey...

AP Sports WriterSurprised by trade, Souza take prime role with DiamondbacksBy BOB BAUMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Surprised to be traded, Steven Souza Jr. heads...

AP Baseball WriterDrury hopes to launch Yankees career after remaking swingBy RONALD BLUMTAMPA, Fla. (AP) After watching J.D. Martinez transform into one of...

Associated PressWith Cozart joining Angels infield, the defense never restsBy MIKE TULUMELLOTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels are all about defense.And by...

AP Sports WriterMajor change for oft-injured Rangers pitcher Mike MinorBy STEPHEN HAWKINSSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Mike Minor is getting used to starting again, and...

Associated PressCulberson's home runs big on quality, if not quantityBy DICK SCANLONKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) In two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Charlie...