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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...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Marlins catcher JT Realmuto requests tradeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) J.T. Realmuto wants to join the Miami Marlins' exodus.The catcher requested a trade in the wake of the team's latest payroll purge, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person confirmed Realmuto's request...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Marlins catcher JT Realmuto requests tradeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) J.T. Realmuto wants to join the Miami Marlins' exodus.The three-year veteran catcher requested a trade in the wake of the team's latest payroll purge, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person confirmed...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Marlins catcher JT Realmuto requests tradeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) A person familiar with the situation says Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has requested a trade in the wake of the team's latest payroll purge.The person confirmed the request to The Associated Press on condition...

Correction: Obit-Frank Lary storyTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) In a story Dec. 15 about the death of Frank Lary The Associated Press reported erroneously that he was survived by wife, Emma, and four children. It should have said that he was survived by wife Mary and four children.A corrected version...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg might skip future All-Star games; Nats host in '18By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg is not so sure he wants to be an All-Star ever again.The Washington Nationals right-hander said Sunday he is sure a change in routine for that event last season contributed to...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg might skip future All-Star games; Nats host in '18By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg says he might skip All-Star games in the future because he thinks the change in routine for that event contributed to an injury last season.The Nationals are slated...

AP Sports WriterHoliday shopping at Fenway Park, for fans and team alikeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox held a Christmas carnival at Fenway Park on Saturday for fans who - like their favorite team - still have some shopping to do.Thousands of people lined up in...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Smooth on the field, Jeter struggles in front officeBy PAUL NEWBERRYDerek Jeter, The Player, glided through two decades in the Big Apple. His charisma made it all look so effortless, a beloved figure who could seemingly do no wrong, even in the media cauldron that is...

Reports: C.C. Sabathia agrees to 1-year deal with YankeesNEW YORK (AP) C.C. Sabathia has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the New York Yankees.MLB.com first reported the deal Saturday.The 37-year-old Sabathia made $25 million last year when he went 14-5 with a 3.69...

AP Sports WriterHoliday shopping at Fenway Park, for fans and team alikeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox held a Christmas carnival at Fenway Park on Saturday for fans who - like their favorite team - still have some shopping to do.Thousands of people lined up in...

AP Sports WriterKemp back in LA, Gonzalez out in 5-player deal with BravesBy BETH HARRISMatt Kemp is returning to the place where he began his major league career, reacquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday as part of a five-player trade with the Atlanta Braves that creates more...