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Christian Yelich joins lefties Thames, Shaw in Brewer lineup
PHOENIX (AP) — Striking the right balance could help the Milwaukee Brewers reach new heights this season. That means striking out less and using the team’s upgraded left-handed options to…
Read MoreOrioles invite kids to attend games free with paying adult
BALTIMORE (AP) — Fulfilling a child’s request to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is going to be cheaper at Camden Yards this season. The Baltimore Orioles have launched…
Read MoreBrewers tab righty Chase Anderson for opening-day start
PHOENIX (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have picked right-hander Chase Anderson to start on opening day on March 29 at San Diego. The 30-year-old Anderson had the best season of…
Read MoreTwins finalize $12M Lynn deal to further upgrade rotation
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — By patiently monitoring baseball’s slow-moving market this winter, the Minnesota Twins have made several significant improvements to the team that made a surprise run last season…
Read MoreBraun slowly getting used to 1st base, concerned about move
PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Braun is willing to play first base if that helps the Milwaukee Brewers strengthen their lineup. That doesn’t mean he thinks it will be an easy…
Read MoreIf at first (base): Brewers’ Ryan Braun a work in progress
PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Braun is a work in progress at first base, three Cactus League starts into a transition to try a new position. The veteran outfielder hasn’t spoken…
Read MoreWheel see: Diamondbacks set to bring back bullpen buggy
The bullpen cart is back in the big leagues. Nearly a quarter-century since relievers stopped catching rides to the mound, the Arizona Diamondbacks said Tuesday they will use a buggy…
Read MoreTwins SP Santana heads to New York to have injured finger examined
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana left spring training for New York to have his injured middle finger examined. Santana, out until mid-to-late April following surgery on…
Read MoreNice fit: Bo Jackson returns to work with Royals in camp
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Bo Jackson slipped into a Kansas City Royals uniform Sunday for the first time since 1990. A little bigger, but still a comfortable fit with his…
Read MoreUnion files grievance against Marlins, A’s, Pirates, Rays
BRANDETON, Fla. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance against the Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays, accusing the teams of failing…
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