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Matt Williams back managing, with South Korean team
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Back managing a team, just being able to talk with his…
Boston’s Martinez would like to see some video remain
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston slugger J.D. Martinez has relied on video to analyze and…
A’s Liam Hendriks helps fire victims back hom in Australia
MESA, Ariz. – A world away, Liam Hendriks had to do something to help everyone…
Former Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez, a five-time all-star, dies at 57
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Buck Martinez remembers referring to Tony Fernandez as “the gadget man” when…
Former star SS Fernandez dies at 57; Blue Jays hits leader
TORONTO – Tony Fernández, a stylish shortstop who made five All-Star teams during his 17…
Blue Jays Bichette thinks Astros players should pay for sign-stealing scandal
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Bo Bichette isn’t satisfied with the way Major League Baseball has handled…
Bellinger, Bauer, GMs assail Astros’ scam and recent apology
NL MVP Cody Bellinger called out José Altuve and the Houston Astros for swiping their…
AP Exclusive: MLB raises salaries for minor leaguers in 2021
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball is raising the minimum salary for minor league players…
Blue Jays Yamaguchi feeling like a rookie in first major league spring training
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Shun Yamaguchi is feeling like a rookie again as he begins his…
Mariners’ Haniger undergoes second surgery in three weeks
PEORIA, Ariz. – Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is not likely to take the field…
Now with Toronto, Ryu ready to be the ace
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Hyun-Jin Ryu is now the clear ace of a major league rotation…
Astros’ Bregman, Altuve apologize for sign-stealing scheme
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Avoiding any specifics about their team’s sign-stealing during its 2017…
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire arrested in Florida on exposure charge
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire is facing a misdemeanour exposure charge…
Next Man Up: Raptors keep winning despite consistently missing key players
TORONTO – Nick Nurse’s ability to roll with the roster punches goes back to his…
Raptors beat T’Wolves to win a Canadian-record 15 consecutive games
TORONTO – Through 15 consecutive victories, the Toronto Raptors have proven fearless in the face…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
How crucial is New Hampshire win? It depends on whom you ask ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP)…
Canadian pitcher Soroka hoping to carry 2019 success into new season
Canadian pitcher Mike Soroka found success quickly in his first full season in the major…
Campaign pitch: Trump goes to bat for Rose in Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump wants Cooperstown to open its doors for Pete Rose. Trump…
MLB will not schedule any more promotions of Roger Waters
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball will not schedule any more advertising on its platforms…
Mendoza has new roles with ESPN, resigns as Mets adviser
LOS ANGELES – Jessica Mendoza will no longer be on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” or…
Manfred concerned with team/media roles of Martinez, Mendoza
ORLANDO, Fla. – The dual roles of former Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez and ex-Olympic softball…
Yankees lefty James Paxton has back surgery, out 3-4 months
All during the off-season, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman worried about James Paxton’s…
AP sources: Red Sox agree to trade Betts, Price to Dodgers
BOSTON – Banking on Mookie Betts to be the missing piece in their World Series…
Olerud, Morneau headline 2020 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class
When Justin Morneau was a young kid working on his swing in his British Columbia…