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AP Sports WriterGiolito looks to deliver on expectationsBy JAY COHENGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito comes from a family of actors and entertainers. His father, Rick, and his mother, Lindsay Frost, have appeared on several TV shows. His grandfather, Warren Frost, also was an actor,...

AP Sports WriterTrumbo, Orioles reach $37.5 million, 3-year dealBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Orioles have agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract to keep major league home run champion Mark Trumbo.Trumbo hit 47 home runs last year for Baltimore and became a free agent. The 31-year-old did not accept the Orioles'...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Jansen agrees to $80M, 5-year deal with DodgersBy JANIE McCAULEYThe Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back their reliable closer man, agreeing Monday to an $80 million, five-year contract to keep All-Star Kenley Jansen, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke on condition...

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,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As baseball's annual winter meetings began, the proposed trade sending Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman to the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to be on hold Monday night after Yahoo Sports reported that police investigated an accusation of domestic violence involving the pitcher.Yahoo reported more than...

His team's got bite, but Francona loses tooth with chewTORONTO (AP) Enough talk about that toothless Toronto offense. Cleveland manager Terry Francona had a real dental issue to deal with after Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.Francona says he had to see a dentist after Monday night's...

The Latest: It was a Pirates life for Maddon in 1979CLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians (all times local):6:55 p.m.Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks fondly back on the last team to rally from a...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Cubs open NLCS; Indians go for 2-0 leadBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---PRIME TIME AT WRIGLEY FIELDThe Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series at 8:08 p.m. EDT. Four wins from their...

BALTIMORE (AP) All-Star reliever Darren O'Day and the Baltimore Orioles have completed a $31 million, four-year contract.The Orioles announced Monday that the 33-year-old free agent had re-signed with the team. He will make $6 million next year, $7 million in 2017 and $9 million the following two seasons....

LOS ANGELES (AP) Yu Darvish has struck out 1,000 batters faster than any starting pitcher in major league history. The Los Angeles Dodgers' right-hander fanned Colorado Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez in the fourth inning Friday night to reach 1,000 strikeouts in 128 career games and 812 innings. It was Darvish's sixth...

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 WriterShort story: Indians' Lindor set to smile, sparkle in SeriesBy TOM WTHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Born in November, Francisco Lindor is an October baby this year.You'd never know these are his first steps on baseball's pressure-packed postseason stage.Cleveland's dazzling shortstop, who can illuminate a ballpark with his swing...