Professional Baseball

Versatile Clippard ready for any role in D-backs bullpen

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have uncertainty in their bullpen this spring and essentially every role is up for grabs. ...

Bryant open to new deal, knows time as Cub could wind down

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<p>CHICAGO &mdash; The text from a Connecticut number welcoming Kris Bryant to the New York Mets took took the Chicago Cubs' slugger aback.</p> ...

Jays’ Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss

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<p>TORONTO &mdash; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.</p> ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Feb. 27 1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL...

Harper eager to get to postseason, end Phillies’ drought

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<p>CLEARWATER, Fla. &mdash; Bryce Harper’s first year in Philadelphia ended with his former team winning the World Series, and the Phillies suffered another September...

Third dimension: McMahon prepares to step in for Arenado

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DENVER — In the estimation of Ryan McMahon, Nolan Arenado may just be the best third baseman ever. ...

Brett Gardner, Clint Frazier build bond while competing

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In Brett Gardner’s mind, he’s a starter, even though he knows the New York Yankees project him as Clint Frazier's backup in left field. ...

Braves add another OF, claim Heredia off waivers from Mets

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NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday. ...

Bullpen additions for Twins don’t mean demotion for Rogers

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<p>MINNEAPOLIS &mdash; The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experience, including the most recent closer for their...

Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?

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MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game. ...