Tag: AL Central

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS — After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training...

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

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Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better. ...

AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option,...

Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

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Right-hander Kevin Gausman’s impressive day at spring training had nothing to do with any of the usual statistics, like strikeouts or innings pitched. ...

Cavs, Indians, Browns unite police, area youth for change

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CLEVELAND — Trying to strengthen the strained relationship between the community and city police, the Cavaliers hosted dozens of area youth for what the...

Royals’ Perez, Mondesi ready to build on healthy 2020 sprint

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Salvador Perez and Adalberto Mondesi each arrived at spring training a year ago after significant surgeries, and they spent the time leading up to...

Rosario finds fit, family while joining Indians

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CLEVELAND — Once adversaries, Eddie Rosario and Indians manager Terry Francona are now allies. ...

Miguel Cabrera hopes to reach 500 HRs, 3,000 hits this year

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DETROIT — These last few seasons have been difficult for Miguel Cabrera. ...

White Sox, Cuban pitching prospect Vera agree to contract

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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox and Cuban pitching prospect Norge Vera have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million...

Bullpen additions for Twins don’t mean demotion for Rogers

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experience, including the most recent closer for their...