Cardinals all-out recruiting pitch brings Watt to the desert

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TEMPE, Ariz. — J.J. Watt didn't lack for suitors when deciding where to continue his spectacular football career. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of...

Mariano Duncan bench coach for Ed Blankmeyer with Cyclones

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NEW YORK — Former big leaguer Mariano Duncan will be bench coach for the New York Mets' Class A Brooklyn Cyclones under new manager...

Braves’ Freeman celebrates his new baby ‘twins with a twist’

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Freddie Freeman found a way to top the double honors of winning the NL MVP and Hank Aaron Award. ...

Phils’ Middleton, Royals’ Sherman join MLB executive council

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NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council. ...

Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto sat out the team's exhibition home opener on Monday because he fouled a ball...

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member...

Mets to honor Seaver with 41 patch on jerseys this season

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NEW YORK — The New York Mets will honor the late Tom Seaver by wearing a “41” patch on their home and away jerseys...

Reds’ Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop

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Kyle Farmer reported to spring camp early with pitchers and catchers but traded in his backup catcher's number (52) for an infielder's number (17),...

Alcantara leads young staff that should be Marlins’ strength

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MIAMI — At 25, Sandy Alcantara says he's old enough to be the Miami Marlins' ace. ...

Ignoring ‘Twitter World’: Kieboom still at 3B for Nationals

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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez remembers all too well his exact batting average from 53 games in his rookie season in the big leagues...