Mariners bolster bullpen, get Montero in trade with RangersSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday by acquiring right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers.The 30-year-old Montero was the Rangers closer for most of last...

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Tuesday, joining a team now ready to spend big...

AP Sports WriterPirates' Shelton: pitcher Taillon on track for 2021 returnBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.Taillon...

AP Sports WriterTwins' Baldelli to Cruz: 'We'd love to see you in spring'By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was discussing the state of his roster in baseball's so-far quiet offseason, making no secret of the...

Rangers sign OF David Dahl to $2.7 million, 1-year contractARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have signed free agent outfielder David Dahl to a $2.7 million, one-year contract after Colorado didn't offer him a contract coming off right...

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with MetsNEW YORK (AP) Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Tuesday, joining a team now ready to spend big...

AP Sports WriterNotre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coachBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt has hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as its new football coach, bringing back a Nashville native and former...

Associated PressClemson next for soon to be Lea-less Fighting Irish defenseBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Clark Lea is on the way out at Notre Dame just as his defense has been on the way up.The 38-year-old Lea,...

AP Sports WriterBorrego: Hornets have needed playmakers in Ball, HaywardBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach James Borrego wanted elite playmakers this offseason.He feels like his prayers were answered with the addition of veteran forward Gordon Hayward and...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers hoping to 'overachieve' after long 2020 lay-offBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The NBA's interrupted season and invitation-only gathering in Florida to finish it due to the pandemic hurt every team to varying degrees.It devastated the Cleveland...