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AP Baseball WriterOhtani begins with Angels to great fanfare, expectationsBy JANIE McCAULEYTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Shohei Ohtani emerged from the clubhouse and tipped his cap to the swarm of Japanese countrymen capturing his every move, cameras clicking a mile a minute.He offered that signature smile, something Angels manager Mike...

AP Sports WriterMattingly begins sorting through Marlins pitching optionsBy STEVEN WINEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitchers and catchers were still gathering in the midday sun to begin the first spring training workout Wednesday when someone asked manager Don Mattingly if he had decided on an opening day starter.After...

AP Sports WriterOhtani reports to Angels with physical, swings and long tossBy STEPHEN HAWKINSTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Shohei Ohtani took some swings in a batting cage before going onto the field for some long toss with his interpreter. That was after he took a physical and unloaded some gear...

Red Sox report for 1st season under CoraFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) The first order of business this spring for new Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was getting to know his players as more than just players.''You are human beings and if you only concentrate on baseball, it...

Royals bullpen remains a question with camp openingSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) The Kansas City Royals had the most feared bullpen in the majors in 2014 and '15 with Wade Davis, Greg Holland and Kelvin Herrera helping them advance to back-to-back World Series.That's no longer the case entering 2018. The...

A's catcher Maxwell no longer will kneel for national anthemMESA, Ariz. (AP) Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell says he no longer will kneel for the national anthem as he did last season as a rookie, when he became the first major leaguer to do so following the lead...

Chase Utley appears headed back to Los Angeles DodgersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Chase Utley appears headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The free-agent infielder's gloves and cleats were in the Dodgers clubhouse on Tuesday and mail addressed to him was in a dressing stall.''We're hopeful,'' manager Dave Roberts said....

A's catcher Maxwell no longer will knell for national anthemMESA, Ariz. (AP) Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell says he no longer will kneel for the national anthem as he did last season as a rookie, when he became the first major leaguer to do so following the lead...

McHugh goes to arbitration; Gausman settlesPHOENIX (AP) Collin McHugh became the second pitcher on the World Series champion Houston Astros to go to salary arbitration, asking for a raise from $3.85 million to $5 million.Houston argued for a $4.55 million salary in Tuesday's hearing before arbitrators Mark Burstein,...

McHugh goes to arbitration; Gausman settlesPHOENIX (AP) Collin McHugh became the second pitcher on the World Series champion Houston Astros to go to salary arbitration, asking for a raise from $3.85 million to $5 million.Houston argued for a $4.55 million salary in Tuesday's hearing before arbitrators Mark Burstein,...

Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contractMESA, Ariz. (AP) When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard.''The Cubs really stood out, and everyone was sincere at the meeting,'' Darvish said...

Price tries to rebound from injury-filled year with Red SoxFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) David Price says he'd rather stay in Boston to chase a title than opt out of his contract at the end of the season.The former Cy Young Award winner spoke to media at the team's...