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Kazmir leaves in 2nd inning due to tightness in sideSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Kazmir left Monday's game against Colorado...

Associated PressRed Sox newcomer Chris Sale goes 2 innings in spring debutBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Chris Sale gave himself mixed...

AP Sports WriterRangers 3B Beltre says he'll play WBC for Dominican RepublicBy STEPHEN HAWKINSSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Third baseman Adrian Beltre has passed the...

Mariachi surprise: Mariners OF Martin serenaded on birthdayPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) A mariachi band was there to serenade Leonys Martin after he arrived in...

Associated PressSusac, Pina, Bandy compete for Brewers' catching jobBy JOSE M. ROMEROGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Andrew Susac, Manny Pina and Jett Bandy competing to...

Reds claim Christian Walker off waivers from BravesGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds claimed first baseman Christian Walker off waivers from the Atlanta...

Associated PressMets' Zack Wheeler excited about return to action on FridayBy BILL WHITEHEADPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Zack Wheeler is excited about his...

AP Sports WriterA WBC tradition - MLB teams worry about players getting hurtBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Honking horns, pulsing percussion and chanting crowds...

Mariachi surprise: Mariners OF Martin serenaded on birthdayPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) A mariachi band was there to serenade Leonys Martin after he arrived in...

AP Legal Affairs WriterWhite Sox's Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling caseBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu...

Associated PressNationals, Astros open new $150 million spring training siteBy CHUCK KINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Bryce Harper drove in the first run,...

Tony Gwynn Jr. joins San Diego Padres broadcast teamSAN DIEGO (AP) Tony Gwynn Jr. will join the San Diego Padres' broadcast team as...