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Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda critical after cardiac incidentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants say Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda remains hospitalized in critical condition after a cardiac incident.The Giants gave an update Wednesday on the condition of the 80-year-old Cepeda. He was taken to a Bay...

AP Sports WriterSpan back home with Rays, but for how long?By FRED GOODALLPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) Denard Span concedes he's hesitant to get comfortable with the idea of playing for his hometown team.The Tampa Bay Rays acquired the veteran outfielder this winter, but are trimming payroll and building...

Associated PressAstros' McCullers is back on mound with new rules in playBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) When last seen, Lance McCullers plunked four Los Angeles Dodgers during the first three innings of Game 7 of the World Series.On Tuesday, a few hours before his first live...

Rangers hungry to get back to leading the AL WestSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) The Texas Rangers are famished for success after a down 2017.After winning back-to-back AL West championships, the Rangers went from winning 97 games in 2016 to a 78-84 record last season and finishing 23 games behind...

Associated PressAngels call on Kinsler for offensive punch at 2nd baseBy MIKE TULUMELLOTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels are trying to fill a hole at second base that's dragged down their offense the past couple of years.Enter Ian Kinsler.Kinsler is part of a revamped Angels' infield that...

Associated PressMove to right field suits Tigers, CastellanosBy DICK SCANLONLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Nicholas Castellanos went into his fifth major league season as an established third baseman. He came out of it as the Detroit Tigers' right fielder.''Because of all the trades and the way the team was going,...

AP Sports WriterWelcome, JD: Red Sox not worried about making room in lineupBy DAVE CAMPBELLFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox didn't commit $110 million for J.D. Martinez to be a part-timer.When he lands in the middle of the order, some of the everyday hitters will have...

AP Sports WriterHosmer joins Padres, wears number of late teammate VenturaBy BERNIE WILSONPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) For a few years now, the lowly San Diego Padres have preached about ''the process'' of their deep rebuild via the draft and signing international players after their win-now attempt with pricey veterans...

Decision on Ohtani's first game still being mapped outGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Angels manager Mike Scioscia says the spring training game plan for Shohei Ohtani is still being mapped out.On Tuesday, Scioscia said Ohtani will throw a bullpen session on Thursday and a decision will be made after that...

MLB players honor Florida shooting victims, wear school hatsGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Major League Baseball players will honor victims of last week's shooting in Florida by wearing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hats at spring training games this week.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday all 30 teams will wear...

AP Sports WriterTwins finalize deal with reclamation righty Anibal SanchezBy DAVE CAMPBELLFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The Minnesota Twins have finalized their low-risk contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez, securing another experienced candidate for their rotation.For the Twins, he's another option in a situation with few of them proven. For...

Associated PressAstros' McCullers is back on mound with new rules in playBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) When last seen, Lance McCullers plunked four Los Angeles Dodgers during the first three innings of Game 7 of the World Series.On Tuesday, a few hours before his first live...