A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___New York YankeesManager: Aaron Boone (third season). 2019: 103-59, first place, lost to Houston in AL Championship Series. Training Town: Tampa, Florida. Park: George Steinbrenner Field. First Workout: Feb. 13/18. He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, C Erik Kratz, C Chris Iannetta, C Josh Thole, RHP Nick Tropeano, LHP Luis AvilánHe's Outta Here: LHP CC Sabathia, SS Didi Gregorius, 1B Edwin Encarnacion, C Austin Romine, RHP Dellin Betances, OF Cameron Maybin, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, 1B Greg Bird, RHP Chance Adams, LHP Stephen Tarpley, LHP Nestor Cortes Jr., RHP Cory GearrinGoing campin': After a big league-record 30 players went on the injured list a total of 39 times last season, health remains a concern. Left-hander James Paxton had back surgery Feb. 5 and is expected to be sidelined until May or... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Moran became the first player in major league history to make his debut while on the mound facing his brother, striking out younger sibling Colin in the Miami Marlins' 10-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Brian (1-0) entered in the fourth inning with the Marlins trailing 5-2. After Bryan Reynolds led off with a groundout, Colin stepped to the plate having doubled in each of his first two at-bats.The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before throwing back-to-back sliders to strike out Colin looking. The 26-year-old Colin shouted toward the mound on his way back to the dugout. Moran hit Josh Bell with a pitch and then got Melky Cabrera to fly out in his only inning of work.The Marlins rallied for four runs in the fifth, allowing Brian to get the win. Colin finished 2 for 4.They became the first siblings to face each other in a pitcher-batter scenario with one of the brothers making his major league debut, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.Dario... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Moran became the first player in major league history to make his debut while on the mound facing his brother, striking out younger sibling Colin in the Miami Marlins' 10-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Brian (1-0) entered in the fourth inning with the Marlins trailing 5-2. After Bryan Reynolds led off with a groundout, Colin stepped to the plate having doubled in each of his first two at-bats.The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before throwing back-to-back sliders to strike out Colin looking. The 26-year-old Colin shouted toward the mound on his way back to the dugout. Moran hit Josh Bell with a pitch and then got Melky Cabrera to fly out in his only inning of work.The Marlins rallied for four runs in the fifth, allowing Brian to get the win. Colin finished 2 for 4.They became the first siblings to face each other in a pitcher-batter scenario with one of the brothers making his major league debut, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.Dario... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Moran became the first player in major league history to make his debut while on the mound facing his brother, striking out younger sibling Colin in the Miami Marlins' 10-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Brian (1-0) entered in the fourth inning with the Marlins trailing 5-2. After Bryan Reynolds led off with a groundout, Colin stepped to the plate having doubled in each of his first two at-bats.The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before throwing back-to-back sliders to strike out Colin looking. The 26-year-old Colin shouted toward the mound on his way back to the dugout. Moran hit Josh Bell with a pitch and then got Melky Cabrera to fly out in his only inning of work.The Marlins rallied for four runs in the fifth, allowing Brian to get the win. Colin finished 2 for 4.They became the first siblings to face each other in a pitcher-batter scenario with one of the brothers making his major league debut, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.Dario... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Aaron Sanchez looked like a reinvented pitcher in his Houston debut, throwing six stellar innings to start the Astros on a combined no-hitter Saturday night in their 9-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.Sanchez was an All-Star in 2016 and led the American League in ERA, but he's struggled badly this season and had lost 13 straight decisions to lead the majors with 14 losses. Three days after he was acquired from Toronto at the trade deadline, the 27-year-old right-hander teamed with Will Harris, Joe Biagini and Chris Devenski to shut down Seattle.It was the second time in less than a month the last-place Mariners were no-hit by multiple pitchers. The Los Angeles Angels used two pitchers in a combined no-hitter July 12 against Seattle on a night when they honored late left-hander Tyler Skaggs by all wearing his No. 45 in their first home game since his death.Sanchez (4-14) struck out six, walked two and hit a batter in his first victory since April 27 for Toronto.Seattle's... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Aaron Sanchez looked like a reinvented pitcher in his Houston debut, throwing six stellar innings to start the Astros on a combined no-hitter Saturday night in their 9-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.Sanchez was an All-Star in 2016 and led the American League in ERA, but he's struggled badly this season and had lost 13 straight decisions to lead the majors with 14 losses. Three days after he was acquired from Toronto at the trade deadline, the 27-year-old right-hander teamed with Will Harris, Joe Biagini and Chris Devenski to shut down Seattle.It was the second time in less than a month the last-place Mariners were no-hit by multiple pitchers. The Los Angeles Angels used two pitchers in a combined no-hitter July 12 against Seattle on a night when they honored late left-hander Tyler Skaggs by all wearing his No. 45 in their first home game since his death.Sanchez (4-14) struck out six, walked two and hit a batter in his first victory since April 27 for Toronto.Seattle's... [More]

Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Cleveland Indians2017: 102-60, first place, lost to Yankees in ALDS.Manager: Terry Francona (sixth season).He's Here: 1B-DH Yonder Alonso, LF Rajai Davis, RHP Alexi Ogando.He's Outta Here: 1B Carlos Santana, OF Jay Bruce, RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Joe Smith, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan.Projected Lineup: SS Francisco Lindor (.273, 33 HRs, 89 RBIs, 44 2Bs, 15 SBs, 10 errors), 2B Jason Kipnis (.232, 12 HRs, 35 RBIs in 90 games), 3B Jose Ramirez (.318, 29, 83, AL-leading 56 2Bs), DH Edwin Encarnacion (.258, 38, 107), 1B Yonder Alonso (.266, career-high 28 HRs, 67 RBIs with Athletics and Mariners), RF Lonnie Chisenhall (.288, 12, 53 in 82 games), C Roberto Perez (.207, 8, 38, club went 44-22 in his starts) or Yan Gomes (.232, 14, 56), CF Bradley Zimmer (.241, 8, 39, 18 SBs, 0 errors), LF Michael Brantley (.299, 9, 52 in 90 games) or Rajai Davis (.235, 5, 20, 29 SBs with Oakland and Boston).Rotation: RH Corey Kluber... [More]

LHP Buddy Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday as the rosters expanded. Boshers has pitched in 28 major league games this season, going 1-0 with a 4.94 ERA. Boshers will be used as a situational left-hander out of the bullpen. He pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Royals. He was 0-0 with a 3.68 ERA in 18 games in Triple-A.

LHP Buddy Boshers was optioned to Triple-A Rochester following the first game of Thursday's doubleheader. Boshers pitched two-thirds scoreless innings Thursday with two hits. He owns a 5.16 ERA in 27 games with Minnesota this season.

LHP Buddy Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester after Monday's game with RHP Drew Rucinski sent back to Triple-A. Boshers made two appearances for the Twins earlier this season, giving up one run in three innings. He has played in 64 games in the majors and has a career 4.31 ERA. He'll give Minnesota more pitching after two taxing days on the bullpen.

LHP Buddy Boshers was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after the Tuesday game to make room for LHP Hector Santiago on the 25-man roster. Boshers was recalled from Rochester on April 28 when Santiago was placed on the bereavement list. He has pitched in two games for the Twins this year, allowing one run in three innings of relief.

LHP Buddy Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester. Boshers threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings on April 23 against Detroit. He had a 7.36 ERA in five outings with Rochester. He gave up a solo homer to Brandon Moss.

LHP Buddy Boshers was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday when the Twins purchased the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from the same club. Boshers threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in his lone appearance for Minnesota this season, Sunday against the Tigers.

LHP Buddy Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester prior to Sunday's game and he proceeded to allow just one walk in 2 1/3 innings. Boshers, who admitted one reason for his recall was likely because he was already on the 40-man roster, was then sent back to Triple-A after the game. Boshers was taking the place of reliever Justin Haley, who was put on the disabled list with right biceps tendonitis. Another reliever will be recalled before Monday's game in Texas.

LHP Buddy Boshers returned from the 15-day disabled list. Boshers missed 20 games because of left-elbow inflammation. He made two scoreless appearances during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester.

LHP Buddy Boshers returned from the 15-day disabled list. Boshers missed 20 games because of left-elbow inflammation. He made two scoreless appearances during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester.

LHP Buddy Boshers (left elbow inflammation) was sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Rochester. Boshers pitched one inning Monday and didn't give up a hit or a run. Boshers was placed on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 11. Boshers is 2-0 with a 5.84 ERA in 24 appearances this season.

LHP Buddy Boshers was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of left elbow inflammation. Boshers is 2-0 with a 5.84 ERA in 24 appearances this season.

LHP Buddy Boshers was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of left elbow inflammation. Boshers is 2-0 with a 5.84 ERA in 24 appearances this season.

LHP Buddy Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday and pitched 1 1/3 innings, giving up two runs on three hits with two strikeouts. Boshers has made 16 appearances with Minnesota in 2016, going 2-0 with a 2.51 ERA.