Blue Jays sign RHP A.J. Cole to minor league dealTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander A.J. Cole to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.Cole appeared in 24 games as a reliever...

AP Hockey WriterMathew Barzal agrees to contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal joined his New York Islanders on the ice for his first practice of training camp Saturday after agreeing to a contract.The 23-year-old star forward...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Schwarber, Nationals agree to 1-year, $10M dealBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Slugging outfielder Kyle Schwarber has agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with...

AP Hockey WriterBarzal agrees to 3-year contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal joined the New York Islanders on the ice Saturday for his first practice of training camp after agreeing to a $21 million, three-year contract.The...

AP Sports WriterDevils goalie Corey Crawford retires on eve of NHL seasonBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Corey Crawford, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups, has retired less than three months after signing with the New...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Schwarber, Nationals agree to 1-year, $10M dealBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Slugging outfielder Kyle Schwarber has agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with...

AP Hockey WriterBarzal agrees to 3-year contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal couldn't wait to practice again. Yes, practice.He left home to get to New York despite not having a contract so he'd be ready for...

Phillies add bullpen depth with trade for Giants RHP CoonrodPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale.The 28-year-old Coonrod went 0-2 with three saves...

AP Sports WriterDevils goalie Corey Crawford retires on eve of NHL seasonBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Corey Crawford, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups, retired Saturday less than three months after signing with the New...

AP Sports WriterSchwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with MartinezBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs -...