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AP Sports WriterMany Marlins fans applaud possible ownership changeBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) One of several long lines at the Miami Marlins' fanfest stretched past the beer and pizza kiosks, beyond a stairwell, an elevator, rest rooms and the team store, as fans waited more than 30 minutes for...

Rangers sign RHP Anthony Bass to minor league dealARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Right-handed reliever Andy Bass has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, looking to earn a spot in their bullpen like he had before pitching in Japan last season.The deal announced Saturday includes an invitation...

Families of men killed with Jose Fernandez file lawsuitsMIAMI (AP) The families of the two men who were with Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty - killing all three - are suing the All-Star's estate.Attorney Christopher Royer, who is representing...

AP Sports WriterMariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in chargeBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Jerry Dipoto keeps proving the ''Trader Jerry'' nickname is a valid one.The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an...

Associated PressSettlement in Schilling's failed Rhode Island deal ends caseBy MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A judge approved a $16 million settlement with the final defendant in the 38 Studios case Friday, ending the lawsuit over Rhode Island's failed $75 million deal with former Boston...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Joshua Kushner may buy Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Kushner family, which already has close ties to the White House, may soon move into Major League Baseball.Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Trump, has a preliminary agreement to buy...

RHP Joe Smith, Blue Jays complete $3M, 1-year contractTORONTO (AP) Right-handed reliever Joe Smith and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $3 million, one-year contract.The 33-year-old was 1-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 16 relief appearances last year for the World Series champion Chicago Cubs, who acquired...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Joshua Kushner may buy Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Kushner family, which already has close ties to the White House, may soon move into Major League Baseball.Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Trump, has a preliminary agreement to buy...

Associated PressSettlement in 38 Studios case ends lawsuit over failed dealBy MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A judge approved a $16 million settlement with the final defendant in the 38 Studios case Friday, ending the lawsuit over Rhode Island's failed $75 million deal with former...

AP Baseball WriterStolen bases an afterthought as spring training startsBy RONALD BLUMThe stolen base has been stolen from baseball, an afterthought when spring training starts next week.Baltimore swiped just 19 bases last year, the fewest for any team in more than four decades. In 1982, Rickey Henderson stole his...

AP Sports WriterIndians looking to finish job after Series appearance in '16By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) After making all the right moves in 2016, Indians manager Terry Francona got a hip replacement and then spent time on the awards banquet circuit.The winter is flying by.''This has been, I think,...

Associated PressWith David Ortiz retired, Red Sox now look to LHP Chris SaleBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Life after Big Papi.For the first time since 2003, the Boston Red Sox will enter spring training without David Ortiz.The slugger retired after last season, taking with him three World Series rings,...