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Union keeping free-agent camp closed to mediaNEW YORK (AP) The Major League Baseball Players Association is keeping media out of its free-agent training camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.Union spokesman Chris Dahl said Monday that reporters and photographers will not be allowed to enter the facility,...

Jake Odorizzi, Rays go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPHOENIX (AP) Pitcher Jake Odorizzi and the Tampa Bay Rays have gone to salary arbitration with the sides $250,000 apart.The right-hander, who turns 28 next month, asked arbitrators Dennis Archer, Phillip LaPorte and Matt Goldberg for a raise from $4.1...

Associated PressEx-All Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested on drug chargesBy JULIE WATSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking drugs after packages containing a white powder believed to be cocaine were found at a home he rented in Southern California, officials...

The Latest: Ex-All Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrestedSAN DIEGO (AP) The Latest on the arrest of former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza in California on suspicion of drug trafficking, (all times local):1:30 p.m.Esteban Loaiza's agent says he was saddened by the news of the arrest of the former All-Star...

Former NBA exec hired to lead Marlins business operationsMIAMI (AP) Former NBA executive Chip Bowers has been hired as president of business operations for the Miami Marlins, who are anxious to increase revenue under new CEO Derek Jeter.Bowers most recently spent five years as chief marketing officer for...

Associated PressEx-All Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested on drug chargesBy JULIE WATSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking drugs after packages containing a white powder believed to be cocaine were found at a home he rented in Southern California, officials...

Jake Odorizzi, Rays go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPHOENIX (AP) Pitcher Jake Odorizzi and the Tampa Bay Rays have gone to salary arbitration with the sides $250,000 apart.The right-hander, who turns 28 next month, asked arbitrators Dennis Archer, Phillip LaPorte and Matt Goldberg for a raise from $4.1...

AP Baseball WriterOdd couple: Stanton, Ramos as NY roomies in house divided?By MIKE FITZPATRICKPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Talk about a house divided.Giancarlo Stanton and AJ Ramos, former teammates with the Miami Marlins and still close friends, are looking into living together this season now that both play...

AP Baseball WriterOdd couple: Stanton, Ramos as NY roomies in house divided?By MIKE FITZPATRICKPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Talk about a house divided.Giancarlo Stanton and AJ Ramos, former teammates with the Miami Marlins and still close friends, are looking into living together this season now that both play...

AP Baseball WriterOdd couple: Stanton, Ramos as NY roomies in house divided?By MIKE FITZPATRICKPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Talk about a house divided.Giancarlo Stanton and AJ Ramos, former teammates with the Miami Marlins and still close friends, are looking into living together this season now that both play...

Foltynewicz, Graveman lose in arbitration; players lead 7-6PHOENIX (AP) Atlanta pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and Oakland pitcher Kendall Graveman have lost to their teams in salary arbitration.The decisions Saturday left players with a 7-6 lead. There is one decision pending in the case of Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Yu Darvish, Cubs reach $126 million, 6-year dealBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The winter-long dance is over. Yu Darvish is joining the Chicago Cubs.Darvish has agreed to a $126 million, six-year contract with Chicago, giving the Cubs one of the deepest rotations in baseball and...