cactus league

FRED GOODALL Associated Press Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream.The 21-year-old who grew up idolizing Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be the New York Yankees' opening day…

Associated Press NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves will open the season with two rookie left-handers in their rotation while giving right-hander Kyle Wright more time to prepare for his first…

Associated Press The New York Yankees could be opening the season without three-fifths of their projected starting rotation.Right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade lat strain, Yankees manager Aaron…

Associated Press YOKOHAMA, Japan — The Trevor Bauer era in Japan began Friday at an introductory news conference, where he pulled a blue and white Yokohama DeNA BayStars jersey over a white shirt and…

Associated Press A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are suddenly dealing with injuries to some pretty important players.The Philadelphia Phillies lost slugging first baseman Rhys Hoskins on Thursday when he…

Associated Press The Philadelphia Phillies are leaving open the possibility for Bryce Harper to return to their lineup much sooner than the All-Star break, but that doesn't necessarily mean a…

Associated Press Injuries continue to pile up for the New York Yankees as they get ready to begin their AL East title defense.Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday that outfielder Harrison Bader has…

DAVID BRANDT Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches, but appeared to avoid any broken bones, after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s…

DAVID BRANDT Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Chris Sale pitched two scoreless innings for the Boston Red Sox on Monday as the seven-time All-Star tries to bounce back from three straight injury-marred…