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AP Baseball WriterAP NewsBreak: Dodgers hit with $36.2M tax, Yanks with $15.7MBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay baseball's highest luxury tax for the fourth straight year and the New York Yankees owe a penalty for a 15th consecutive season, streaks that could end...

AP Baseball WriterAP NewsBreak: Dodgers hit with $36.2M tax, Yanks with $15.7MBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay baseball's highest luxury tax for the fourth straight year and the New York Yankees owe a penalty for a 15th consecutive season, streaks that could end...

Rangers' Perez hurts non-throwing elbow in mishap with bullARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez broke his non-pitching elbow in a mishap with a bull and is likely to miss the start of the season.Perez had surgery Monday in Dallas and is expected to start throwing in...

Rangers' Perez hurts non-throwing elbow in mishap with bullARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez broke his non-pitching elbow in a mishap with a bull and is likely to miss the start of the season.Perez had surgery Monday in Dallas and is expected to start throwing in...

Nick Hundley, Giants agree to a $2.5 million, 1-year dealSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Catcher Nick Hundley has agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract to remain with the San Francisco Giants.The 34-year-old hit .249 with nine homers and 35 RBIs in 303 plate appearances last season and threw out...

Adrian Gonzalez a free agent following release by BravesATLANTA (AP) Adrian Gonzalez has been released by the Atlanta Braves and is a free agent.Atlanta acquired the 35-year-old as part of Saturday's five-player trade that sent outfielder Matt Kemp to the Los Angeles Dodgers and immediately designated him for...

AP Sports WriterMoreland remains with Red Sox, agrees to $13M, 2-year dealBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) First baseman Mitch Moreland has agreed to a $13 million, two-year contract to return to the Boston Red Sox and play for former teammate Alex Cora.''He's a great baseball guy,'' said Moreland, who...

AP Baseball WriterDodgers cut projected tax payroll next year to $181 millionBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers brought their projected 2018 payroll under the $197 million luxury tax threshold with the weekend trade that sent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, oft-injured starting pitchers Scott Kazmir and...

AP Baseball WriterDodgers cut projected tax payroll next year to $181 millionBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers brought their projected 2018 payroll under the $197 million luxury tax threshold with the weekend trade that sent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, oft-injured starting pitchers Scott Kazmir and...

Mariners release LHP Albers so he can pitch in JapanSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have released left-hander Andrew Albers so he can pitch in Japan.Seattle announced the move Monday night. Albers' release gives the Mariners an extra spot on the 40-man roster. Seattle currently has 38 players on...

Moreland remains with Red Sox, agrees to $13M, 2-year dealBOSTON (AP) First baseman Mitch Moreland is remaining with the Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a $13 million, two-year contract.The 32-year-old left-handed hitter batted .246 with 22 homers 79 RBIs in his first season with the team last year....

AP Sports WriterNew 2B Ian Kinsler: Angels' aggressive moves are motivationBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ian Kinsler thinks something special is happening with the Los Angeles Angels, and he was determined to be a part of it.The four-time All-Star second baseman joined the Angels last week from the...