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Rockies select contract of first baseman Mark ReynoldsSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of first baseman Mark Reynolds from Triple-A Albuquerque.Reynolds figures to be the starter at first in the absence of Ian Desmond, who is out with a broken left hand.The 33-year-old Reynolds...

Son of Indians GM blurts out Lindor contract info on radioGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) It's no secret the Cleveland Indians want to sign All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor to a long-term contract.Thanks to little Brody Chernoff, the length of that deal may now be known.On Saturday, the 6-year-old son of...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressMarch 30 - Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2017 salary.April 2 - Opening day. Active rosters reduced to 25 players.May 16-18 - Owners' meetings, New York.June 12 - Amateur draft starts.July 11 - All-Star...

Cobb scratched from start with back stiffnessTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb has been scratched from a start in a minor league game due to left lower back tightness.Cobb was scheduled to pitch in an intrasquad game Sunday.Cobb returned from Tommy John surgery late last...

Associated PressMatz will miss spring start because of elbow tendernessBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Mets pitcher Steven Matz has been scratched from his Monday start in a minor league game because of tenderness in his left elbow.''There's a little irritation, and he's got to work that...

Associated PressCorrea's return to Astros' lineup delayed by sorenessBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch will have to wait at least one more day to get his complete lineup into a Grapefruit League game.Shortstop Carlos Correa, back with the club after a stirring...

Associated PressBack with Giants, Crawford looks back on WBC experienceBy JOSE M. ROMEROSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Brandon Crawford was in high demand Saturday morning from the moment he arrived inside the San Francisco Giants' spring training clubhouse.Several media types wanted to talk to the Giants' shortstop about the World...

Now that the Cubs have broken baseball's oldest curse, who's next? From D.C. to Dodger Stadium, a lot of loaded teams are lurking, waiting for that elusive World Series win. New Cardinals leadoff man Dexter Fowler has a clue which club might break through. ''I guess Cleveland,'' he said. Fowler got a close-up...

It's almost time again. From opening day to a couple of potentially big games in September, here are a handful of dates to mark on the calendar: SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals: One of baseball's best rivalries takes on a new look when the World Series champion...

CHICAGO (AP) Corey Seager helped the Los Angeles Dodgers make it all the way to the NL Championship Series last year. Michael Fulmer developed into a reliable part of Detroit's rotation, winning 11 games for the Tigers with a 3.06 ERA. Here is a closer look at a group of...

AP Baseball WriterThe Cubs curbed their curse - who's next to douse a drought?By BEN WALKERNow that the Cubs have broken baseball's oldest curse, who's next?From D.C. to Dodger Stadium, a lot of loaded teams are lurking, waiting for that elusive World Series win.New Cardinals leadoff man Dexter Fowler...

AP Sports WriterPlenty of high-profile players wearing new uniformsBy ROB MAADDIChris Sale traded socks - or Sox - from white to red. Edwin Encarnacion took his big bat to Cleveland. Aroldis Chapman returned to the Bronx.Plenty of All-Stars, Cy Young winners and MVPs are wearing new uniforms this season.The...