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Angels' Simmons will require surgery on thumbANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will require surgery after tearing a ligament in his left thumb while diving to stop a grounder during a weekend loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the team said Monday.The team said it...

AP Sports WriterBaker leaves Zimmerman behind Harper in Nats order 'for now'By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Dusty Baker is sticking with Ryan Zimmerman as the Washington Nationals' cleanup hitter, right behind Bryce Harper in the batting order - at least, as the manager put it Monday, ''for now.''A day...

Associated PressRed Sox 3B Sandoval talks about doubters after surgeryBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval feels his season-ending shoulder surgery should answer any lingering questions about his time on the disabled list.Questions about his play and fitness will have to wait until next year.''Finally...

ST. LOUIS (AP) Bill DeWitt says it's been a very productive offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, even though they missed out on David Price and lost Jason Heyward.Crowds have been typically heavy at the annual three-day Winter Warmup, with fans snaking through long lines to pay triple-digit...

ST. LOUIS (AP) Bill DeWitt says it's been a very productive offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, even though they missed out on David Price and lost Jason Heyward.Crowds have been typically heavy at the annual three-day Winter Warmup, with fans snaking through long lines to pay triple-digit...

CHICAGO (AP) Fans gave Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon a rock star's welcome, chanting his name as they greeted him with a standing ovation.They thanked ownership and management. And they welcomed the newcomers in what felt like a big group hug.The atmosphere at the team's annual fan convention...

CHICAGO (AP) Fans gave Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon a rock star's welcome, chanting his name as they greeted him with a standing ovation.They thanked ownership and management. And they welcomed the newcomers in what felt like a big group hug.The atmosphere at the team's annual fan convention...

CHICAGO (AP) When Addison Russell got hurt in Game 3 of the NL Division Series in October, he got right back to work while trying to return to the field for the Chicago Cubs.When the Cubs lost to the New York Mets in the next round, he just...

CHICAGO (AP) When Addison Russell got hurt in Game 3 of the NL Division Series in October, he got right back to work while trying to return to the field for the Chicago Cubs.When the Cubs lost to the New York Mets in the next round, he just...

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs exchanged arbitration proposals with NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on Friday, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said he is confident the sides will reach an agreement before a potential hearing despite the huge difference in the offers.Arrieta is asking...

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs exchanged arbitration proposals with NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on Friday, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said he is confident the sides will reach an agreement before a potential hearing despite the huge difference in the offers.Arrieta is asking...

ATLANTA (AP) Japan honored former home run king Hank Aaron with one of its highest awards on Thursday, saying he is a symbol of its close relationship with the United States and their shared love of baseball.The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette was presented...