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Zack Wheeler, Mets go to salary arbitrationPHOENIX (AP) Right-hander Zack Wheeler went to salary arbitration with the New York Mets after struggling in his return from Tommy John surgery.Wheeler asked for a raise from $800,000 to $1.9 million, and the Mets argued he should be paid $1.5 million....

Yolmer Sanchez beats White Sox in salary arbitrationPHOENIX (AP) Infielder Yolmer Sanchez beat the Chicago White Sox in salary arbitration and will get a raise from $546,000 to $2.35 million rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.Sanchez set career bests last year with a .267 average, 12 homers...

Rangers trade QB-infielder Russell Wilson to YankeesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded - from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees.The Rangers selected Wilson in the Triple-A portion of the Rule 5 draft during the winter meetings in December 2013, about two...

Associated PressSyndergaard happy he made it back on a mound last SeptemberBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Getting back on the mound late last season was important for Noah Syndergaard.The New York Mets star went on the disabled list after tearing a lat muscle on April 30...

AP Baseball WriterProminent baseball agent suggests spring training boycottBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A prominent baseball agent said players are angered over the slow free-agent market and suggested they consider boycotting spring training.Brodie Van Wagenen, co-head of CAA Baseball, floated the idea in a statement released Friday, less...

Realmuto loses to Marlins in salary arbitration; Bour winsPHOENIX (AP) Catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case against Miami and first baseman Justin Bour beat the Marlins to leave players with a 3-1 record this year.Realmuto was given a $2.9 million salary Friday instead of his request...

Brewers trade backup catcher Andrew Susac to OriolesBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have acquired backup catcher Andrew Susac from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named or cash.The trade was announced Friday. Susac was designated for assignment earlier this week after the Brewers signed free agent...

AP Baseball WriterProminent baseball agent suggests spring training boycottBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A prominent baseball agent says players are angered over the slow free-agent market and suggests they consider boycotting spring training.Brodie Van Wagenen, co-head of CAA Baseball, floated the idea in a statement released Friday, less...

Danny Espinosa agrees to minor league deal with YankeesNEW YORK (AP) Infielder Danny Espinosa has agreed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will attend big league spring training.The 30-year-old hit .173 with 10 doubles, six homers and 31 RBIs in 266 at-bats over 93...

AP Baseball WriterProminent baseball agent suggests spring training boycottBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A prominent baseball agent said players are angered over the slow free-agent market and suggested they consider boycotting spring training.Brodie Van Wagenen, co-head of CAA Baseball, floated the idea in a statement released Friday, less...

AP Baseball WriterProminent baseball agent suggests spring training boycottBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A prominent baseball agent says players should consider boycotting spring training because of the slow free-agent market.Brodie Van Wagenen, co-head of CAA Baseball, says players are ''outraged'' and ''I would suggest that testing the will...

Realmuto loses to Marlins in salary arbitration; Bour winsPHOENIX (AP) Catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case against Miami and first baseman Justin Bour beat the Marlins to leave players with a 3-1 record this year.Realmuto was given a $2.9 million salary Friday instead of his request...