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AP Sports WriterYankees president Levine excited about offseason movesBy DAN GELSTONNEW YORK (AP) Yankees president Randy Levine defended Yankee Stadium as a proper home for the Pinstripe Bowl as he rattled off the list of great college football moments at both versions of the venue. Knute Rockne coached...

Left-hander Zach Duke, Twins finalize 1-year contractMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Left-hander Zach Duke and the Minnesota Twins have finalized a one-year contract.The 34-year-old was 1-1 with a 3.93 ERA in 27 relief appearances this year for St. Louis, returning to the major leagues on July 21 after Tommy John surgery...

Sabathia's $10M deal finalized by Yanks; payroll up to $178MNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia's $10 million, one-year contract has been finalized by the Yankees, a deal that raises New York's projected luxury tax payroll for next year to about $178 million.The deal was announced Tuesday, about 10 days...

Sabathia's $10M deal finalized by Yanks; payroll up to $178MNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia's $10 million, one-year contract has been finalized by the Yankees, a deal that raises New York's projected luxury tax payroll for next year to about $178 million.The deal was announced Tuesday, about 10 days...

Sabathia's $10M deal finalized by Yanks; payroll up to $178MNEW YORK (AP) CC Sabathia's $10 million, one-year contract has been finalized by the Yankees, a deal that raises New York's projected luxury tax payroll for next year to about $178 million.The deal was announced Tuesday, about 10 days...

Ichiro Suzuki hopes to remain in Major League BaseballTOYOYAMA, Japan (AP) Ichiro Suzuki, who became a free agent in November when the Miami Marlins declined their option to sign him for the 2018 season, still hasn't given up hope of remaining in Major League Baseball.Suzuki was quoted by...

Ichiro Suzuki hopes to remain in Major League BaseballTOYOYAMA, Japan (AP) Ichiro Suzuki, who became a free agent in November when the Miami Marlins declined their option to sign him for the 2018 season, still hasn't given up hope of remaining in Major League Baseball.Suzuki was quoted by...

Ichiro Suzuki hopes to remain in Major League BaseballTOYOYAMA, Japan (AP) Ichiro Suzuki, who became a free agent in November when the Miami Marlins declined their option to sign him for the 2018 season, still hasn't given up hope of remaining in Major League Baseball.Suzuki was quoted by...

AP Sports WriterIndians sign 1B Yonder Alonso to 2-year, $16 million dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Yonder Alonso changed his swing last season and his statistics soared. The Indians hope they can rise even more.Alonso, who reached a career high in home runs and made the All-Star team for...

AP Sports WriterIndians sign 1B Yonder Alonso to 2-year, $16 million dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent first baseman Yonder Alonso to a two-year, $16 million contract, a less expensive replacement for Carlos Santana.Alonso's deal, which includes a $9 million club option in...

Minaya returning to Mets as Alderson assistantNEW YORK (AP) Omar Minaya is returning to the New York Mets as a special assistant to Sandy Alderson, who replaced him as general manager after the 2010 season.Minaya was the Mets' senior assistant GM from September 1997 until February 2002, when...

Red Sox RHP Steven Wright has domestic assault case retiredBOSTON (AP) A domestic assault case involving Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been retired for one year, according to the Boston Herald .According to the law firm representing him, a retirement is the first step toward a dismissal,...