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AP Baseball WriterSantiago Casilla returns to Athletics on a two-year contractBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Relief pitcher Santiago Casilla is crossing the bay...

St. Pete city council bans smokeless tobacco at Rays gamesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The St. Petersburg city council has given final approval to...

AP Baseball WriterTigers' core still intact as spring training approachesBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander sat in the middle of the Tiger Den,...

Mike Fiers and Astros agree to $3.45 million, 1-year dealHOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Mike Fiers and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing...

AP Sports WriterMarlins acquire RHP Straily from Reds for 3 minor leaguersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Replacing Jose Fernandez will be a collective task...

AP Baseball WriterDifferent era, different drug question for Rodriguez, RainesBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Moments after Tim Raines spoke openly about overcoming cocaine...

AP Baseball WriterIvan Rodriguez appears to deny using steroids during careerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A day after his election to the Hall...

AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal $9M deal with Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a...

AP Sports WriterFrancona on Encarnacion: I didn't think there was a chanceBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) When Edwin Encarnacion became a free agent this...

AP Sports WriterPhillies finalize deal $9M deal with Michael SaundersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Michael Saunders have finalized a...

Diamondbacks sign OF Blanco to minor league dealPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed ex-San Francisco Giant Gregor Blanco to a minor league...

Pitcher Feliz signs with Brewers, joins mix for closer jobMILWAUKEE (AP) Free agent right-hander Neftali Feliz has signed a one-year contract with the...