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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...

Justice Department settles suit over LA Dodgers broadcastsLOS ANGELES (AP) The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it has settled a lawsuit that accused AT&T's DirectTV unit of orchestrating a backroom deal with competitors to not carry the sole channel that broadcasts Dodgers baseball in Los Angeles.The deal,...

Kershaw strikes out 11 Rangers in 6 scoreless inningsSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Kershaw showed there's no cause for concern after a mediocre performance in his previous spring training start.The Los Angeles Dodgers ace struck out 11 in six scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 10-2...

AP Legal Affairs WriterProsecutors: Florida men smuggled Cuban players to get richBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Federal prosecutors told jurors Tuesday that a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer orchestrated an illegal Cuban ballplayer smuggling ring to get rich by making it easier for the players to escape...

AP Legal Affairs WriterProsecutors: Florida men smuggled Cuban players to get richBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Federal prosecutors have told jurors that a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer orchestrated an illegal smuggling ring to get rich by bringing Cuban ballplayers to the Major Leagues.Defense lawyers for agent...

Associated PressJeff Bagwell aiding Yuli Gurriel's transition to firstBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Yuli Gurriel has a special guest instructor this week to help him get more familiar with playing first base: newly elected Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell.''It's an honor to work with him,'' Gurriel...

Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer headed for elbow surgeryJUPITER, Fla. (AP) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer will have surgery this week on his left elbow and could ultimately need a Tommy John operation.The 30-year-old Schafer is one of the more intriguing stories across spring training. He spent six...

Boston's David Price likely to start season on disabled listFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price is likely to start the season on the disabled list because of his sore pitching elbow.Starting the second season of a $217 million, seven-year contract, Price has not yet...

Rockies' injury woes mount with Tom Murphy's broken forearmBy The Associated PressSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy will miss four to six weeks with a hairline fracture in his right forearm.Manager Bud Black said Murphy broke his arm Saturday in a game against the Cubs when...

Boston's David Price likely to start season on disabled listFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price is likely to start the season on the disabled list because of his sore pitching elbow.Starting the second season of a $217 million, seven-year contract, Price has not yet...