Diamondbacks reward closer candidate Justin Martinez with $18 million, 5-year contract

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez has agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer.
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Manzardo has a career game with 3 hits and 4 RBIs, helping the Guardians past Royals in opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Manzardo made this opening day special.
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Bryce Harper hears boos again at Nationals Park and homers again on opening day for the Phillies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The jeers greeted the announcement of Bryce Harper's name during pregame introductions at Nationals Park on Thursday.
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Abreu dedicates 2-homer game for Red Sox to newborn twins after one for late grandmother last year
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wilyer Abreu dedicated this two-homer game to his newborn twin boys.
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Devin Williams saves first game with New York Yankees by a whisker
NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams saved his first game with the New York Yankees by a whisker.
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Terry Francona has rough opening day in debut as Reds manager
CINCINNATI (AP) — Terry Francona's first opening day as manager of the Cincinnati Reds started in a dentist's chair.
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Polanco and Arozarena hit 8th-inning HRs to lift Mariners over Athletics 4-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena hit eighth-inning home runs and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Thursday night.