

Patriots eager to start anew
Two-time defending AFC champions put offseason behind FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – There is nothing permanent except change. It was the wise and...


Betts living up to high expectations
'Special player, special talent, special teammate' BOSTON -- The legend of Mookie Betts began almost 26 years ago, in Nashville, Tenn.,...


Maddon thrilled by Cubs' 'unique' camaraderie
Skipper: Players are 'becoming even better human beings just by interacting with each other' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Cubs manager Joe Maddon...


Theo dishes on data, Cubs life ahead of opener
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein traveled with the team for a pair of exhibition games against the...


Maddon praises Darvish's spring performance
Cubs right-hander allows 1 ER in final exhibition tuneup FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Yu Darvish, who is scheduled to start the third game of the...


Gibson scuffles, but happy for healthy spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Right-hander Kyle Gibson made his fourth and final Spring Training start Sunday afternoon as the Twins lost to the...


Sale hit by liner, says he'll be ready for opener
Left-hander leaves final spring start with left hip contusion FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Left-hander Chris Sale left his final Spring Training...


Red Sox sign Vazquez to three-year extension
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Before Saturday's 6-0 win over the Astros, the Red Sox and catcher Christian Vazquez agreed to a three-year contract...


Lynn boosts pitch count with 4 IP in minors game
Righty gets work in on back fields; Buxton, Adrianza come through vs. Phillies FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Right-hander Lance Lynn got in his...


Albies goes deep from both sides of plate
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-3 Friday afternoon, hitting his first two home runs of the spring -- one from...